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I believe economics largely obviates environmentalism. To the degree people value clean water, clear air and all things green (even a mild climate), a good econ
by steamer25 17y ago
I believe economics largely obviates environmentalism. To the degree people value clean water, clear air and all things green (even a mild climate), a good economy will provide them.
There are exceptional cases of, "you poured your motor oil on my lawn" but I'm not as concerned as many are about systemic environmental problems. Systemic economic problems do concern me so I found the article interesting.
My theory is that if all of the recyclable resources are so scarce, why don't they pay me for it instead of taxing me? Or why is isn't landfilling more cost prohibitive if that space is so scarce?
- JoeAltmaier 17y agoMore economic arguments? Try this: you are on a spaceship heading to another star, help is years away. The air and water recycling systems are fragile and need maintenance. All the passengers are arguing about who pays for it, all the while the air is growing stale and the water tastes funny. I imagine they would sound a little like your post above.
- steamer25 17y agoSounds like our priorities are less about getting to that distant star than finding additional resources or efficiencies. Whoever's had the best track record with improving/maintaining the systems so far is getting the bulk of my attention/help.
- JoeAltmaier 17y agoI guess my point was, some things must be done even if not economical.
- ZeroGravitas 17y agoOne word answer from economics: externalities. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Externality http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Externality
- steamer25 17y agoAgreed. Economic systems that lend themselves to negative externalities do concern me.