Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change (UK)

[jpak]

http://www.energybulletin.net/21774.html

Publication of the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate change

The most comprehensive review ever carried out on the economics of climate change was published today.

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Sir Nicholas said today:

“The conclusion of the Review is essentially optimistic. There is still time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, if we act now and act internationally. Governments, businesses and individuals all need to work together to respond to the challenge. Strong, deliberate policy choices by governments are essential to motivate change.

But the task is urgent. Delaying action, even by a decade or two, will take us into dangerous territory. We must not let this window of opportunity close.”

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[jwirr]

1. The cost will be high regardless of what we do so I prefer to err

on the side of action. Whatever we can do to alter the path of this disaster is better than just setting there waiting for it to run us over. I am in favor of preventative action as well as survival planning. Both will have a cost but so will just setting. Setting will have longer lasting effects.

[bananas]

2. download site

full report and some PR:
http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/Independent_Reviews/stern_review_economics_climate_change/sternreview_index.cfm