http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6930105.stm
So it's not entirely shocking that if the President were to address the issue of global warming and greenhouse gas emissions, that he would do so now with only a year remaining in his term. Actually, I have to give him props for actually following through with it BUT I don't think inviting the most economically progressive countries to discuss solutions is the best alternative. While these countries are creating the most emissions, they aren't necessarily being affected to the extent of developing and indigenous countries. I also think not much will come of the meeting, considering (1) it is doubtful Bush even believes in global warming, and (2) the deadline Bush promised the UN would make progress is in 2009...after he is out of office.
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I think it is funny that there are people out there who don't believe in global warming. What more proof is there to open peoples eyes. I think people choose to be ignorant of global warming until there is nothing that can be done, just so they can continue living the affluent lifestyle that they know and love.
I read this today on www.wbcsd.org:
"One of the biggest factors driving the shift is public awareness of climate change, which is having an impact on investment values and leading to a more widespread use of SRI [socially responsibel investment] strategies by institutional investors." - this is in Europe. It is good to hear that some people are taking global warming seriously enough to affect their financial decisions.
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