> IMHO we need a cure that isn't worse than the disease. Agreed, but you need to realize that one of the symptoms of the disease is the destruction of global c

> IMHO we need a cure that isn't worse than the disease. Agreed, but you need to realize that one of the symptoms of the disease is the destruction of global civilization as we know it. That's not something we're going to see tomorrow, or in 5 years, but in 10-20 years, if we continue on with the status quo, I would say it's quite likely. > I think it could satisfy both hard-core capitalists AND environmentalists Unfortunately not. All the things you mention (air travel, billionaires, etc.) are things that are literally responsible for accelerating the destruction right now. As far as "draconian" goes, we had 50 years to get something done. We're down to about 5 years before we start seeing the first tier of real consequences now. Draconian is pretty much where it's at for the next several decades, if we're thinking realistically.