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TED Talks Daily - How climate shocks could break the economy | Edmond Rhys Jones
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How climate shocks could break the economy | Edmond Rhys Jones

TED Talks Daily

11/13/25

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Climate change isn't just reshaping our planet — it's also shaking the very foundations of the economy, says sustainability expert Edmond Rhys Jones. He explores the massive gap between what science tells us about the climate crisis and how the economy measures its impact, advocating for economists to borrow tools from science (like simulations and digital twins) to prepare for the turbulence ahead.


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