Brown, Blue & Green Economy
Brown, Blue & Green Economy Brown Economy: A brown economy is one in which economic growth is largely dependent on environmentally destructive forms of activity, especially fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. This type of economy is responsible for the massive levels of global warming causing greenhouse gases (mostly carbon and methane) in our atmosphere. Air and water pollution are defining features of this type of economy as are a range of harmful impacts on biodiversity. In addition to being the leading driver of civilization-ending climate change , fossil fuels contribute to the death of millions each year . This type of economic system is focused on growth and development independent of the environmental toll. The brown economy makes demands on our environment that surpass the Earth’s carrying capacity and it encourages unrestrained exploitation of finite resources. Blue Economy: The blue economy also called the marine e...