Quote of the Week - "The overall message that climate science delivers to society, policymakers, and the public alike is this: we have a global emergency.

Quote of the Week - "The overall message that climate science delivers to society, policymakers, and the public alike is this:  we have a global emergency.  Fossil fuel CO2 emissions should be reduced as rapidly as practical.  We argue that country-by-country goals, the approach of the 21stConference of the Parties[13] cannot lead to rapid phasedown of fossil fuel emissions, as long as fossil fuels are allowed to be the cheapest energy.  It will be necessary to include a carbon fee that allows the external costs of fossil fuels to be incorporated in their price.  Border duties on products from countries without a carbon fee, would lead to most nations adopting a carbon fee." 

Regional Climate Change and National Responsibilities by James Hansen & Makiko Sato, Climate Science, Awareness & Solutions, Earth Institute, Columbia University, Feb 29, 2016