Sunday, November 25, 2007

An Argument For Prudence On Global Warming

I've always felt that we can't afford to be wrong on the global warming issue. Would it kill us to take the possibility of it seriously even if it turns out to be a "natural cycle"? Though this video takes an extreme stance on both arguments the logic is clear. By taking global warming seriously we are reducing our risk. I understand this because I do the same kind of thing with my investment portfolio. It's called hedging the risk.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

EXACTLY!

We all know that the easiest way to address the global warming situation would be to reduce our emissions. Now suppose the theories on global warming did turn out to be wrong? What would we have HURT by enacting conservation measures? Let's see...

-We'd be less dependent for energy on a notoriously unstable region in the world.

-Many asthmatics and other respiratory-ailment sufferers would find living to be a lot easier.

-Those horrid, stupid, and dangerous SUVs would be off the road, making the highways infinitely safer.

Where's the loss?