Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Eight reasons why the market can't solve the climate crisis

"The fourth report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, released on November 17, concludes that there is “unequivocal” evidence that human-induced global warming is already under way and, if left unchecked, will lead to rising sea levels, more fierce storms, and more floods and droughts. The report, prepared by 3000 climate scientists, argues that the window of opportunity for quickly reaching a safer, stable level of greenhouse gas emissions is closing fast. Contrary to the claims by mainstream politicians and commentators, the market cannot solve this problem."

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