Sociologist Holly Jean Buck Advocates for Equitable Clean Energy Transition and Democratic Planning
Sociologist Holly Jean Buck emphasizes that building clean energy infrastructure alone is insufficient to achieve international climate goals. She argues that an equitable process for phasing out fossil fuels must accompany clean energy development. Buck proposes the creation of democratic planning mechanisms to establish timelines for decarbonization. Her vision includes transitioning the fossil fuel industry's infrastructure and personnel towards carbon removal efforts and fostering social buy-in for shifting energy sources. Additionally, Buck advocates for treating climate technologies, such as carbon removal, as public utilities managed by governments or regulatory bodies. Her work focuses on the social, ethical, and political dimensions of emerging climate and energy policies, aiming to ensure just and equitable implementation of climate solutions. She explores governance structures for various climate responses, from local natural resource management to global climate interventions like solar radiati...
