Both candidates say that human-caused climate change is real and urgent, and that they would sharply divert from President Bush’s course by proposing legislation requiring sharp cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by midcentury.and
But quick progress could be held hostage to the financial crisis and the prospect of a worldwide recession. The economic turmoil could force the next president to delay legislation that imposes major new costs on struggling businesses or raises energy prices for consumers.NYT also has a summary page comparing and contrasting the candidates on climate that is worth a look.
This ongoing economy-cleanup is fascinating. It certainly dominates the news cycle. I don't think anybody (including yours truly) really knows if and how it is going to divert attention next year from the issues that people were worrying about before the Dow took that big first plunge just a few weeks ago.
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Robert J. Kaminski
M.S., Public Policy and Management - 2009
Managing Editor, Heinz School Review
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The economy failed due to the greed of some individuals/institutions. This is short term and the economy will recover. By failing to discourage the greed that is leading to this climate change, we are ensuring that the harm is irreversible. Until the signs are "very" obvious practically no one (ie the masses) bothers, but those in power are supposed to look ahead. Hopefully that happens soon !!
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