Can central banks fight climate change? Researcher explains role in promoting…

January 15, 2024 This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked trusted source proofread by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert, Northeastern University When you think of ways to reduce carbon emissions and cool a scorching planet, involving the U.S. Federal Reserve Board may not immediately spring to mind. But Jennie C. Stephens, dean's professor of sustainability science and policy at Northeastern University, says central banks play a pivotal role in determining whether society continues to…