Fw: [ipltalk] economics of climate action

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From: Bill Bradlee

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Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 1:57 PM

Subject: [ipltalk] economics of climate action

This article provides some good info. to rebut the economic cost argument of dealing with climate change. 

THE SYNOPSIS:

The survey approached the 289 economists who had published climate-related studies in the top 25 economics journals in the past 15 years. About half, 144, responded, and 75% agreed or strongly agreed on the "value" of greenhouse-gas controls.

•91.6% wanted a tax or "cap and trade" system, where polluters buy and sell emission permits, instead of regulation, to cut greenhouse gases.

•84% agreed the effects of global warming "create significant risks" to the economy, particularly to agriculture, fishing, insurance and health.

•Of the 94.3% who favor the U.S. joining climate agreements to limit greenhouse-gas emissions, 57% say greenhouse-gas cuts should come "regardless of the actions of other countries."

FULL ARTICLE:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/environment/2009-11-03-economist-climate_N.htm

Bill Bradlee State Affiliates Coordinator The Regeneration Project Interfaith Power & Light

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