Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Which Costs More: Preventing Climate Change or Dealing With Its Effects? LearnVest

Which Costs More: Preventing Climate Change or Dealing With Its Effects? LearnVest: "Sandy is the only latest reminder of the dangers of climate change, with wildfires, drought and polar ice loss at record highs in recent years. Even the number of record-high temperatures is at a record high, with this year producing about seven record highs for every record low, whereas through most of the 20th century, the number of record highs and record lows were about even.

With the election coming up next week, but both presidential candidates mum on the subject of climate change, we want to ask: What is more expensive–trying to prevent climate change or living with its consequences?"

'via Blog this'

No comments:

Post a Comment

 
Think local. Act global. Learn more about the Peace Corps