‘Years of Good Life’ Is Latest Measure of Climate Change Impact

摘要

Figuring out the "Years of Good Life" a person can look forward to on a warming planet could be key to unlocking the economic resources needed by populations to adapt to climate change.The so-called YoGL index is the latest offering from researchers trying to balance sustainability and demands for economic growth. The assessment, which will be published next week by the U.S. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, challenges climate models that focus on monetizing the utility of individuals. It's the newest study to suggest economists need to overhaul their metrics to meet the challenge of climate change.