Plastic is the miracle material of the modern world. Production has surged more than 1,000% over the past 50 years, thanks to its near-infinite flexibility as a material, its cost effectiveness and scalability. However, the ubiquity of plastic and its carbon-intensive feedstocks are a major barrier standing in the way of a net-zero world.Just as the human bo ... Show More
Mar 2023
The Great Reopening: What The End of China’s Zero-Covid Strategy Means For Global Energy And Natural Resources
As Covid-19 restrictions lifted around the world and countries stopped reporting on case numbers, the events of 2020 and 2021 faded further into our collective memory. Against the threat of looming recession and a war in Europe, it was easy to forget the turmoil brought on by the ... Show More
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<p>While China’s policy objectives strive for common prosperity, the country’s strict COVID management poses risks to employment and income, so when might Chinese policymakers start to reopen and recover?</p><p><br></p><p>----- Transcript -----</p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to Thought ... Show More
