I find it an interesting contrast of contradictory themes. On one hand there are progressive voices demanding climate action and sustainable development. What

I find it an interesting contrast of contradictory themes. On one hand there are progressive voices demanding climate action and sustainable development. What is sustainable development in real terms and where does it differ from just plain development? I think you'll find that the real difference is the cost of whatever is being promoted as "development" is much higher or more scarce under the so called, "sustainable" model. Paying climate reparations to the regressive government institutions which hinder development, probably isn't a good strategy if development is the goal. Of course, it is always worth considering if anyone actually cares about development, sustainable or otherwise. Perhaps it is all a song and dance for ulterior motives. Then further down the line, we might ask how this compares to other themes which have been tabooed in the modern age. Take the entire premise of western institutions dictating energy policy to less developed countries. How does that contrast to the theme of colonialism we've been taught to hate so well? What about carbon credits, how does 'global' institution appoint itself as arbiter of carbon consumption and demand payment worldwide? Again, how is this different from the colonialism we've been taught to hate so well? Finally, consider the demonized Christian proselytizers. They are disdained by the secular West and hated by the religious East. These people make the mistake of putting children in school, building homes and bringing aid directly to people in poverty. If only they had chosen to believe in a cult of climate apocalypse and sent funds to government bureaucrats instead...