Climate change is an everything problem. It affects our economy, national security, health, competitiveness, and communities right now, and how we respond to it sets the landscape on how the future unfolds.
Clean industrial strategy for a problem this large requires the kind of thinking that goes into the construction of multibillion-dollar, multiyear megaprojects.
To get to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, we need an accountable schedule, materials, visible progress, and a lot of in-the-field innovation.
There is a missing middle in clean energy in-the-field innovation. These are the small- to medium-sized projects that need federal support not for deployment alone but also for learning to build things better, faster, and cheaper.
It’s time to start thinking about decarbonization as a megaproject that’s already in motion. We need continuous innovation and deployment to ensure we meet our climate commitments. And we need to be nimble and bold about making climate solutions cheaper, better, equitable, and scalable. By thinking about schedules, materials, and innovation, we greatly increase the likelihood of getting this megaproject done on time and on budget.
URL: https://rooseveltinstitute.org/blog/building-a-world-without-carbon/