Limiting growth
The only chance of solving the challenge of global climate change is to decouple economic growth from energy consumption and emissions.
Ignoring population expansion in complement is cute, too, unless this is an attempt "...By mid-century, the lives of seven billion people might be governed by its laws.' People consume.
So...'The only chance of improvement is to decouple economic growth from energy consumption and emissions. This must happen in the emerging countries, and even more urgently in the old industrial economies.' Yup. Got it. But I'm guessing a few billion plus are about to ditch the Raleigh 3-speed and looking at a nice hatchback as we debate.
And if any sentient being on the the planet is labouring under illusion that pollution is cost-free then maybe the question is more on the message and the current crop of messengers... as the consequences ain't getting through in any persuasive way!
Changes are needed. But the powerful do tend to be better placed to avoid being losers. Equally those entrenched and well-placed self-appointed (well, to be fair, I'm presuming Mr. F is voted in to do so by some) saviours of the planet who have done so poorly to make much difference to date. Mainly by cherry-picking what they fancy that's easy to score a lucrative gig.
I need a bit more now from poltical leadership than nice words.
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