Sunday, October 05, 2014

Ahead of UN Climate Summit, Environmental Report Sees Economic Opportunities


Report says economic growth is possible even while tackling climate change.

A week before heads of state meet at the United Nations to discuss climate change, a major report on Tuesday from global political, environmental, and industry leaders says it's possible to grow the world economy while tackling global warming

Global leaders "realize there is serious risk of climate change in the future," former Mexican President Felipe Calderón, who chaired the group behind the report, told reporters Thursday. "However there is a general perception that taking responsible actions in order to tackle climate change could reduce economic growth and the creation of jobs or other goals."

See full Article: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/09/140916-climate-economy-report-sustainability/