Kevyn Orr – Ecosystemic Magazine

By Kevyn Orr Due to climate change, the disparities between developed and developing nations present a stark contrast between the haves and the have-nots. This contrast, explained by Dr. Robert Mendelsohn, an environmental economist at Yale University, in a study titled “The Distributional Impact of Climate Change on Rich and Poor Countries” revolves around the current climates of the countries in question and their economic ability to adapt to environmental changes. Developed nations stand in an ideal position due to abundant capital and the keen ability to innovate. In contrast, the developing are in a position in which they could face economic ruin or national destruction due to a lack of the proper resources. These disparities pose a significant threat to mitigating climat...

By Kevyn Orr As Ukraine descends into conflict and crisis, an opportunity presents itself. Although unfortunate, it is likely that a large part of Ukraine's energy grid will be disturbed or destroyed. If the nation will need to rebuild its energy infrastructure, the avenue opens to introduce renewables and other forms of clean energy into Ukraine. With assistance from NATO, the EU, and private entities, post-war Ukraine could fully transition to clean and renewable energy, serving as an example for the rest of the world's transition. Russia transports and utilizes oil and gas to buyer nations across the globe, although these agreements will likely cease to exist post-war. This presents the need for Ukraine to generate its own energy, which could come from nuclear power. Accordi...

Author: Kevyn Orr

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