Rethinking Nature As Economic Climate Capital - And A Really Valuable Investment - CleanTechnica

The article discusses a paradigm shift proposed by Tom Chi in his book *Climate Capital: Investing in the Tools for a Regenerative Future*, advocating for rethinking nature as a form of economic climate capital. Chi argues that aligning economic systems with the natural processes that sustain the biosphere can lead to a resilient, adaptable economy that supports both natural and economic wealth over the long term. He emphasizes the importance of investing in nature-based solutions, such as maintaining dunes and native vegetation to protect coastal areas, and upgrading damaging industries to be compatible with a healthy planet. This approach reframes climate action not as an expensive burden but as a necessary investment to avoid the far greater costs of climate destabilization. Chi highlights that the core climate threat stems from increasing temperature variability, which disrupts ecosystems and organisms. He advocates for becoming net positive across air, water, soil, and biodiversity to enhance the planet’s carrying capacity. Additionally, Chi critiques the role of social media algorithms in undermining climate action by prioritizing engagement over