Mmmm... Sulfur dioxide
In the spirit of combining science with economics, I found Robert Stern's economic analysis on global warming rather interesting. Actually, it's more than interesting. It provides an analysis, a theoretically simple solution, and no rational means to achieve it within our current system.
His conclusion was this: if the world spends 1% its GDP from now till 2050, it can prevent an otherwise 20% permanent reduction in GDP per capita. Developing countries will be the hardest hit by this reduction, but they lack resources to fight the problem. The rich countries might be able to help, but they have problems of their own - wars, healthcare, the denial of scientific findings, and short-sighted, money-controlled democracy.
His report, commisioned by the British government, will likely have an effect on policy-making in a remote part of Europe, which will soon be engulfed by powerful fumes from Asia and the U.S. anyway. Maybe the Brits are concerned about their gloomy weather solidified forever into sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide gooeyness, but I certainly appreciate the warm weather in New England.
The full report is here.
2 Comments:
woah babe, was this paper done for school or for fun? We have to get on the phone! I wanna hear how you've been doing!
By the way, just found out Carol (the singaporean who stayed with Joann in the U of M days) is working in shenzhen! And she had been the one who emailed Lorea asking for the coca cola report back in April!
Imagine that...
Oh as for your "What is AIESEC" question. I say it's anything you want it to be - afterall with a vision of "Fulfillment of Humankind's potential"...it could pretty much mean something different to every AIESECer no? I'm rambling... talk to you soon! xoxo
9:19 AM
That's fucking amazing.
AIESEC still gives me goosebumps at moments like this.
Wait, Li'er, you did it!!! :)
p.s. I read a report of the paper on the New Yorker while I was sitting on the toilet... one of the few enjoyable moments when I actually get to read something non-law related.
10:45 PM
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