The worst possible decision for the economy and the climate. From a true believer too.
- UK Guardian admits it: Carbon Controls Hurt The Economy And Increase CO2
- Cynics who said tougher carbon controls in rich nations might increase global emissions by outsourcing energy-intensive industries to poorer nations with laxer standards are, for now at least, being proved right. While many Western economies stall, many developing economies are growing fast. And the continuing heavy dependence of many of them on coal is pushing up the global economy’s reliance on the dirtiest fuel.
