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This is overly cynical. I agree that in general cooperation is very hard, and if things can be solved by a private entity, that is a good strategy. But the worl
by typest 5y ago
This is overly cynical. I agree that in general cooperation is very hard, and if things can be solved by a private entity, that is a good strategy. But the world has united behind causes before. A good example is the hole in the ozone layer. The world identified CFCs as causing this problem, and united behind the Montreal protocol. Now, the hole is shrinking and is expected to be closed by mid century [1].
I emphasize this because international cooperation is important to solve many problems. Let's not misrepresent the situation and pretend it's impossible. It has happened before, and we would do well to make sure it continues to happen.
[1]https://www.epa.gov/ozone-layer-protection/international-treaties-and-cooperation-about-protection-stratospheric-ozone https://www.epa.gov/ozone-layer-protection/international-tre...
- barbazoo 5y agoI bet there wasn't a refrigerator lobby back then manipulating public opinion and lining politician's pockets like it is with oil, gas, etc.
- tuatoru 5y agoThere was. The Montreal protocol happened because Du Pont (the major maker of CFCs) made the mistake* of making an engineer their chief negotiator. When he saw the science, he basically said "yeah, we have to stop using CFCs". * From Du Pont's point of view, not ours.