2.11.2011

Gem of the day

The Guardian's article on impending doom for a UK push to cut the EU's emissions 30% by 2020 is an effective barometer of the landscape for all things climate and energy right now. (Not to mention, indicative of how these issues are being covered by the media). Witness:

"Environmental groups strongly supported the higher target, warning that the current goal was too weak to give the world a chance of fighting climate change."

And the counterargument:

"The CBI, the UK employers' organisation, along with its Europe-wide counterparts, said it would jeopardise jobs and growth. Several EU member states including Italy and Poland also oppose the plan."

Poland and Italy, no wonder--the coal-churning capital of the EU and the country that doesn't seem to care about anything related to the environment.

Gee, I wonder which argument proved more compelling for policymakers and business leaders?

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