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Andrew Macintosh is a professor of environmental law and policy at...
**STEELMAN:** Stern’s narrative is compelling in its integration of economic logic with climate urgency. By framing decarbonization as an economic opportunity rather than a sacrifice, he bridges the gap between environmentalism and growth-oriented policymaking. His emphasis on LMICs as leaders in the transition is strategically sound, given their demographic and economic trajectories. The book’s practical prescriptions—such as accelerating clean energy adoption and ensuring a just transition—pro...