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“The potential for alternative energy sources, mainly solar and wind power, to completely replace coal and gas for utility generation globally is, I think, certain. The question is only whether it takes 30 years or 70 years.”

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Jeremy Grantham

Jeremy Grantham is a renowned investor and environmentalist. He founded Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. (GMO) in 1977, a global asset management firm. He is known for his advocacy of sustainable investing and profound insights into market trends. more

“We are on track for a 3.5 deg C rise by 2040 (i.e. 4.2 deg C relative to pre-industrial)... When I look at this data, the trend is perfectly in line with a temperature increase of 6 degrees Celsius, which would have devastating consequences for the planet. We have 5 years to change the energy system, or have it changed”

Years Looks Energy Lines Changed Planets Degrees Consequence Increase Climate Change Track Data Trends Relative Temperature

Author:Fatih Birol

“Should we now explain to UK couples who plan a family that stopping at two children, or at least having one less than first intended, is the simplest and biggest contribution anyone can make to leaving a habitable planet for our grandchildren?”

Should Firsts Children Two Plans Planets Couple Leaving Population Contribution Stopping Grandchildren Simplest

Author:John Guillebaud

“Having one less child is the biggest contribution anyone can make to leaving a habitable planet”

Children Planets Leaving Population Contribution

Author:John Guillebaud

“Our family room, where we live, is about togetherness and ease. Nothing in my house is too formal. There are no coasters on tables; the kids can eat Popsicles on the couch if they want to. I let them ride these little cycles we got for them when they were 3 that have rubber wheels and no pedals.”