Major Reductions in Carbon Emissions are Not Worth the Money

Topics: Economics, Energy, Science, U.S.

Public Release Date: January 13, 2009

To combat global climate change, green activists and consumers are calling for major reductions in carbon emissions. Proponents argue that the effects of climate change, like the loss of rainfall and the spread of disease, will be catastrophic unless we act now. On the other hand, opponents say that this global issue cannot be addressed without international cooperation and spending vast American resources on emission programs misallocates resources without substantial benefit. Are reductions in carbon emissions worth the money?

ARGUING YES:

• Peter Huber: Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Author

• Bjorn Lomborg: Author of the Bestsellers “Cool It” and “The Skeptical Environmentalist”

• Philip Stott: Emeritus Professor, Biogeographer from the University of London, UK

ARGUING NO:

• L. Hunter Lovins: President of Natural Capitalism Solutions

• Oliver Tickell: Author and Journalist

• Adam Werbach: Global Chief Executive Officer at Saatchi & Saatchi

MODERATOR-IN-CHIEF:

• John Donvan: Emmy award-winning journalist