Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

20. Economic Recovery from Coronavirus

20. Economic Recovery from Coronavirus

FromThe Sweaty Penguin


20. Economic Recovery from Coronavirus

FromThe Sweaty Penguin

ratings:
Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Oct 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The coronavirus plunged the world deep into an economic recession, and to recover from a recession, governments typically start spending a lot  of money. Where that money goes has a lasting effect on the economy and the environment, and historically, due to investments in fossil fuels,  neither the environmental nor economic impacts of these stimulus  packages have been stellar. Today, we take a look at a couple of the missteps in the economic recovery from the 2008 financial crisis, and then examine some policy ideas that might create a stronger, more sustainable recovery this time. With special guest Dr. Jennifer Allan: Lecturer in International Relations at Cardiff University in Wales.
Released:
Oct 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Sometimes, climate change IS a laughing matter. Every week, The Sweaty Penguin cuts through the noise and the doom-and-gloom of the climate conversation with late-night-comedy-style monologues and in-depth conversations with leading global experts on a variety of environmental issues. Through a nonpartisan approach, The Sweaty Penguin makes environmental issues less overwhelming and politicized and more accessible and fun. In partnership with Peril and Promise, a PBS/WNET public media initiative on climate change, The Sweaty Penguin invites you to join the hottest conversation in town.