OPINION

Green revolution needs the state

News, Mariana Mazzucato, Published on 14/03/2016

» Discussions about building a green future tend to focus on the need to improve the generation of energy from renewable sources. But that is just the first step. Better mechanisms for storing and releasing that energy -- when the sun isn't shining, the wind isn't blowing, or when electric cars are on the move -- are also critical. And, contrary to popular belief, it is the public sector that is leading the way toward effective solutions.