It's a debate we ought to have — but probably won't. Any realistic response would be costly, uncertain and no doubt unpopular. That's one truth too inconvenient for almost anyone to admit.
It is so true. The reality is he won't even consider the third rail that is the crux of this debate: we have too many humans on the planet for it to reasonably support us. 'Capping carbon' really should be an effort to 'cap population' and perhaps even to 'reduce population'. It is a sad fact, but one that we could explore if properly presented.
For instance: 'this is how you can really help the world and that is by having only two children. Forget recycling - do this.'
It is so true. The reality is he won't even consider the third rail that is the crux of this debate: we have too many humans on the planet for it to reasonably support us. 'Capping carbon' really should be an effort to 'cap population' and perhaps even to 'reduce population'. It is a sad fact, but one that we could explore if properly presented.
For instance: 'this is how you can really help the world and that is by having only two children. Forget recycling - do this.'
