Let’s keep working together to ensure that “Maria” never has to make that choice ever again— pandemic or no pandemic. I hope Maria story tugs at your heartstrings in a different way. May her story push us to continue to find ways to make a difference in the lives of our countrymen.
Given that many countries face similar challenges, I broaden my horizon beyond Ireland once again. The need to transition to a low, or even carbon-free, economic structure will likely require substantial public investment. This is due, in part, to the substantial uncertainty inherent in less-developed green technologies. This could limit private investment, despite increasing awareness of the substantial economic costs of failing to act.