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Cost of Climate Change to Increase!!

Cost of Climate Change to Increase!!

By: Christine Burns ’14 There is a lot of uncertainty in the general public about climate change.  Many people feel that mitigation efforts will cost too much, and that we should worry about it later.  The Stern executive summary suggests otherwise. Stern clearly states that it is in our best interest economically to address climate change sooner rather than later.   The Stern review agrees that it will cost money upfront to address climate change, but the … Read entire article »

Filed under: Climate Change, Consumption, Weather

Technology Race: The Solution to Climate Change?

Technology Race: The Solution to Climate Change?

By: Christine Burns ’14 Finding an economically viable solution to global climate change is an arduous task, but if we want a planet that can continue to support life, than we must take up the challenge.  Assessing US Climate Policy Options is a report written through the Resources for the Future (RFF).  The major contributors to this report are listed in Figure 1. Clearly most of these companies  have something to loose should America shift in … Read entire article »

Filed under: Carbon Markets, Climate Change