Earth warming faster than thought
In the UK the BBC News is reporting “Earth warming faster than thought“.
The worst-case scenarios on climate change envisaged by the UN are already being realised, say scientists at an international meeting in Copenhagen.
Indeed there is very little good news coming out of Copenhagen this week. But the main point that everyone, from McKinsey through to Nick Stern is making is that the green economy is the solution to both the climate and economic crises.
“Action is rather attractive, inaction is inexcusable. It’s an opportunity, given that resources will be cheaper now than in the future, now is the time to get the unemployed of Europe working on energy efficiency.”
Lord Stern’s views were echoed by Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
“Business as usual is dead – green growth is the answer to both our climate and economic problems.”
“I hope the whole world will join us and set a two degree goal as an ambition of a climate deal in Copenhagen,” said Mr Rasmussen.
Say it loud and say it proud, Business as usual is dead – green growth is the answer to both our climate and economic problems.
— DS