Presently, there is a major conference in Glasgow Scotland regarding climate change, neither the first nor the last attempt at this. Reactions range from hopeful optimism to downright cynicism. To be sure climate change is a global issue. There are many causes, from the results of economic activity to natural forces in the earth's core we can do little about. How do you feel about the drive to control climate change. What have you done to "go green", or are you one of the skeptics?

Presently, there is a major conference in Glasgow Scotland regarding climate change, neither the first nor the last attempt at this. Reactions range from hopeful optimism to downright cynicism. To be sure climate change is a global issue. There are many causes, from the results of economic activity to natural forces in the earth's core we can do little about. How do you feel about the drive to control climate change. What have you done to "go green", or are you one of the skeptics?

Economics:

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285859460

Author:BOYES, William

Publisher:BOYES, William

Chapter27: Markets And Government

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9E

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