filed in COP 15, Environment on Dec.20, 2009
The world got the Copenhagen accord, a weak document devoid of any fixed targets after two weeks of chaotic negotiations at COP15.While this accord by itself is not any achievement the world can be proud of, if the principles behind it are adhered to and the schemes implemented honestly the planet might yet be able to breathe freely.
Tags: BASIC, climate change, COP 15, Copenhagen, emissions, Environment, GHG, UNFCC
filed in Economics, Musings on Aug.27, 2009
Ideas, or ideologies are one of the most defining traits of humans. Still more mystifying is their propensity to go to war and kill each other over them. Yet, in the cold light of reason most of these ideologies are not worthy of their apologists’ spirited defence, or their attackers’ outraged attacks. Take the idea[Continue Reading...]
Tags: capitalism, economy, Environment, recession