[lbo-talk] dire words from IPCC

[Yoshie Furuhashi]

On 4/8/07, Doug Henwood <dhenwood at panix.com> wrote:
>
> On Apr 7, 2007, at 10:29 PM, tfast wrote:
>
> > I absolutely think it is going to happen and that is why the right
> > is so
> > frightened by the environment: It puts the social regulation of
> > capitalism
> > back on the political agenda with an inevitability.
>
> Excellent point. Time for some ACT-UPish actions at Ceres <http://
> www.ceres.org/Call_to_Action/index.php>?

Which says, "Wherever possible, the national policy should include
mandatory market-based solutions, such as a cap-and-trade system, that
establish an economy-wide carbon price, allow for flexibility and
encourage innovation," backed by BP America, etc.?  Isn't this what is
called greenwashing?

<http://www.ceres.org/events/conference/program.php>
Conference Program
04.05.06 | 04.06.06

The nuclear option: Does a low-carbon future depend on it?
As the momentum to reduce greenhouse gas emissions continues to
increase, many experts argue that new nuclear plants must be part of
the global low-carbon energy future. Others counter that the risks
associated with the entire life cycle of nuclear power outweigh the
benefits. This session will explore the issue with a range of
perspectives from a leading ratings agency, nuclear power generator,
environmental organization, and socially responsible investment firm.

    * Dan Bakal, Ceres

    * Lily Donge, Calvert Group

    * Helen Howes, Exelon

    * Chris Paine, NRDC

    * Swaminathan Venkataraman, Standard & Poor's
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Yoshie