> Yet in the vast majority of policies there was no discernible emissions reduction beyond what would be expected based on long-term economic and population dyn

> Yet in the vast majority of policies there was no discernible emissions reduction beyond what would be expected based on long-term economic and population dynamics. There are 2 billion more people, or 33% _more_ people, than there were in 1998. What reduction was "expected?" > In developed countries, pricing stands out, whereas in developing countries, regulation is the most powerful policy. Ah. We keep the poor destitute and we allow the rich to buy indulgences. Perhaps your "expectations" are entirely flawed?