if we so care about having larger GDP numbers (as we do), we should simply try growing those parts of GDP that do not necessitate devastating CO2 (equivalent).

if we so care about having larger GDP numbers (as we do), we should simply try growing those parts of GDP that do not necessitate devastating CO2 (equivalent). Simple as that. (however, me personally, I don't think growth is really necessary anymore. The real problem since at least the 80s/90s has been inequality, so the thing people should really look at is redistribution of wealth/income etc.) We have everything we need, we just don't have the political and economic systems to put it in good use.