Denying global warming has a tremendous economic cost

  • Posted by Brian
  • October 30, 2006

Oft repeated by global warming deniers is that it’s “too expensive” to fight global warming, and to even do something as simple as imposing emissions limits would cripple the economy (be sure to read the “about us” page on that site).

The UK believes the exact opposite.

A report by economist Sir Nicholas Stern suggests that global warming could shrink the global economy by 20%.

But taking action now would cost just 1% of global gross domestic product, the 700-page study says.

Tony Blair said the Stern Review showed the scientific evidence of global warming was “overwhelming” and its consequences “disastrous”.

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November 18, 2006 at 5:02 am

This is just my oppinion. A warmer atmosphere means more storms (f. e. hurricans) and their damage will cost billions. Sea level rise will destroy large inhabited areas …