Re:U.S. Exits Paris Climate Accord
by UncleMeat on Wednesday November 04, 2020 @08:46AM
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> Ending COVID19 is a risk to global emissions, because the pandemic‘s lockdowns has reduced emissions.
Long term it isn't. Reducing emissions is going to cost a lot of money. There is less money available for that after economies shrink and governments print money to support their people. Covid helps emissions temporarily but harms the overall path.
Re:U.S. Exits Paris Climate Accord
by pcr0 on Wednesday November 04, 2020 @09:28AM
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I assume consumption and population growth have declined due to COVID19, which also greatly reduce emissions. Even after it ends, it will take years before we return to pre-pandemic levels.
Long term it isn't. Reducing emissions is going to cost a lot of money. There is less money available for that after economies shrink and governments print money to support their people. Covid helps emissions temporarily but harms the overall path.