Why Eco-Modernism Is Probably The Only Solution To Climate Change

Sergio Alberto Romero, Ed.D.
2 min readJan 5, 2023
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today, and it is imperative that we take action to address it before it is too late. While there are many different approaches being proposed to combat climate change, one that has gained increasing attention in recent years is eco-modernism.

Eco-modernism is a movement that advocates for using science, technology, and economic development to help reduce humanity’s impact on the environment and combat climate change. This approach acknowledges that human civilization has had a significant impact on the planet and that we have a responsibility to take action to mitigate that impact.

At its core, eco-modernism recognizes that economic development and technological progress are essential for improving human well-being and addressing global challenges such as climate change. It also acknowledges that economic growth and technological progress can be harnessed to drive environmental progress, rather than seeing them as inherently at odds with each other.

One of the key arguments in favor of eco-modernism is that it offers a more practical and realistic approach to combating climate change than more traditional environmentalist approaches. For example, some environmentalists have advocated for reducing consumption and…

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Sergio Alberto Romero, Ed.D.

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