March 28, 2013

The Best Environmental Policy: Economic Growth

According to Matt Ridley, British scientist and journalist (aka The Rational Optimist), economic growth and environmental progress are not incompatible, contrary to the gospel of environmentalists. In fact, Ridley argues, it is precisely because of economic growth, specifically due to our use of fossil fuels, that has led to a measurable "greening" of the planet.


This is worth a look:

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