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Humans measure threats by intentionality, immorality, imminence, and instantaneousness, he said, explaining that global warming??a slow-moving, amoral, unintentional event—possesses none of these traits...
...their “developing” states centuries ago. Emissions limits could stunt the growth of these nations. However, countries such as India and Bangladesh also have the most to lose from the effects of climate change. The developing world will face the overwhelming brunt of global warming??s repercussions, bearing the burden of everything from drought to flood, population dislocation, wars over natural resources, and border disputes...
...restructured, health care—even in a bull market—will remain unaffordable for most American businesses and families; paying for college—even in a bull market—will remain a formidable challenge for most young adults; and business practices that contribute to global warming??even in a bull market—will persist unchallenged by federal policies. In other words, Krauthammer and the conservatives offer eight years of the Bush administration all over again, whereas Obama offers the change Americans voted...
...thorough understanding of science. “He described the problem without uttering the words ‘global warming,’” said Anderson. “For anyone studying this problem, it’s known that using the words ‘global warming?? is an inaccurate way of describing what’s happening in the climate.” “2009 is a year we will all remember,” Anderson said in praise of Obama’s memorandum. “It?...
Considered Pigouvian, the gas tax makes driving reflect its true cost, economically and environmentally. Driving and burning gas is associated with many negative externalities, as it produces pollution and contributes to global warming??both of which tax payments can help offset. On the environmental front, a higher gas tax will also create incentives for motorists to buy more fuel-efficient cars, or even hybrids. It might also encourage people to carpool or use the public transportation system more often. This in turn will decrease air pollution and traffic jams...