Link: http://www.marketplace.org/2016/03/18/sustainability/new-data-suggest-economy-can-grow-without-carbon-pollution
Summary: When the economy expands, there is an increase in economic activity that is fueled by the consumption of more energy (fossil fuels). How can global leaders commit to a lower carbon footprint and deliver on their promise for economic growth? The price of renewable energy needs to be lower to make it more attractive and the price of fossil fuels should be higher to reflect its environmental cost through policy.
Original Air Date: March 18, 2016
Length: 2 minutes and 32 seconds
It depends on how fast a Country wants to grow. The problem is that governments care more about development and economy than environment. For me the answer is: It might be possible but it never happend yet.