Did Achim Steiner Read my Energy Tribune Interview?

March 19th, 2009

Posted by: Roger Pielke, Jr.

OK, that question is a joke;-) However, the proposal discussed here by the head of UNEP, Achim Steiner, is notable not just because I share similar views, but also because the fact that is has even been floated suggests a willingness to consider new approaches to climate policy, which would be a good thing. The little that is reported of Steiner’s proposals looks promising. The report is due to be released April 2.

2 Responses to “Did Achim Steiner Read my Energy Tribune Interview?”

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  1. jae Says:

    It says:

    More tax ‘n spend nonsense. Why don’t we just take ALL of everyone’s money to create green jobs and fund more research?

    And it says:

    “The UNEP report said investments of one percent of global gross domestic product, or about $750 billion, could bankroll a “Global Green New Deal” inspired by the “New Deal” of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt that helped end the depression of the 1930s.”

    And just who says Roosevelt’s policies helped end the depression? That’s not my understanding.

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  3. Parse Error Says:

    “And just who says Roosevelt’s policies helped end the depression? That’s not my understanding.”

    Indeed, and aren’t we still paying more dearly than ever for it in the form of an already mind-boggling yet still increasing structural deficit? Somehow I think the need to cover that plays no small role in the orchestration of these climate tax schemes.