ADB and Climate Change: Correct Analysis – Wrong Remedy
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Abstract
The Asian Development Bank has in 2015 published a major investigation into the consequences of climate change for South East Asia. It is most read worthy, making hard and dismal projections for these economic miracles. But its suggested remedy – carbon sequestration –is not acceptable. The South East Asian economies should move to solar power and electrical vehicles. South East Asia must comply with the COP21 Treaty and start its implementation now. No time for politicking in the UN any longer (Conca, 2015; Vogler, 2016)!
Keywords
ADB, decarbonisation, climate change, solar power, CO2 – temperature rise
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