Current:Home > FinanceThe carbon coin: A novel idea -Intelligent Capital Compass
The carbon coin: A novel idea
View
Date:2025-04-27 20:39:41
Kim Stanley Robinson's 2020 sci-fi novel The Ministry for the Future imagines a not-too-distant world where central banks worldwide come together to create a carbon coin, a monetary-policy-based solution to the climate crisis. The idea has been sparking real word debate in policy circles. What can a novel teach us about the role of central banks in addressing the climate crisis?
Music by Drop Electric. Find us: Twitter / Facebook / Newsletter.
Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PocketCasts and NPR One.
For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
veryGood! (2)
Related
- Connie Chiume, Black Panther Actress, Dead at 72: Lupita Nyong'o and More Pay Tribute
- Minnesota Timberwolves dominate Denver Nuggets to take 2-0 NBA playoff series lead
- Why Brooklyn Peltz Beckham Went to the 2024 Met Gala Without Wife Nicola Peltz Beckham
- Why Ed’s Sheeran 2024 Met Gala Look Is Reminding Fans of Zac Efron
- Kylie Jenner Shows Off Sweet Notes From Nieces Dream Kardashian & Chicago West
- Judges ask whether lawmakers could draw up new House map in time for this year’s elections
- Zendaya Debuts Edgiest Red Carpet Look Yet at Met Gala 2024
- What to put in salad: Healthiest ingredients and recipes to try
- Hidden Home Gems From Kohl's That Will Give Your Space a Stylish Refresh for Less
- Colorado coach Deion Sanders explains social media remarks: 'I was bored'
Ranking
- American news website Axios laying off dozens of employees
- Ariana Grande’s Glimmering Second 2024 Met Gala Look Is Even Better Than Her First
- Are you turning 65 between 2024 and 2030 and not financially prepared for retirement? Do this.
- Mississippi ex-sheriff pleads guilty to lying to FBI about requesting nude photos from inmate
- Most popular books of the week: See what topped USA TODAY's bestselling books list
- Khloe Kardashian is “Not OK” After Seeing Kim Kardashian’s Tight Corset at 2024 Met Gala
- Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
- Horoscopes Today, May 6, 2024
Recommendation
Eva Mendes Shares Message of Gratitude to Olympics for Keeping Her and Ryan Gosling's Kids Private
Georgia woman identified as person killed in fall at Ohio State graduation ceremony
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes' Daring 2024 Met Gala Looks Are Proof Opposites Attract
The Kardashians at the Met Gala: Check out the reality-TV family's 'Sleeping Beauties' looks
Man charged with murder in death of beloved Detroit-area neurosurgeon
Mom accused of stabbing young sons, setting home ablaze with them inside indicted in deaths
Pro-Palestinian protesters retake MIT encampment, occupy building at Rhode Island School of Design
Tennessee company fined nearly $650K for illegally hiring minors to clean slaughterhouses