Bjorn Lomborg Archive
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Oct 31, 2012
Campaigners on important but complex issues, annoyed by the length of time required for public deliberations, often react by exaggerating their claims, hoping to force a single solution to the forefront of public debate. Read Article Scare tactics just no replacement for real scientific debate
Aug 15, 2011
Limiting access to the 'wrong' light bulbs or patio heaters is not the right path. We will solve global warming only by ensuring that alternative technologies are better than our current options. Then people the world over will choose to use them. Read Article Enlightened touch can win over global warming convert
Jun 26, 2011
The ambitious plan to significantly improve the lot of the planet's most disadvantaged citizens before 2015 has seen uneven progress. Read Article Life on our planet has improved, but it must get better still
Apr 20, 2011
Until we can find a feasible alternative to nuclear energy, reducing reliance on one source of energy means that another must take its place. Read Article Abandon nuclear power? That is not an option
Mar 16, 2011
Bio-fuels are not just a waste of money and resources, they end up making world hunger far worse a problem Read Article Hype about bio-fuels leads to hunger, not a cleaner Earth
Jan 04, 2011
While increasing energy efficiency is undoubtedly a good thing, it is most assuredly not a remedy for global warming. Read Article If you think efficiency reduces our energy use, think again
Nov 22, 2010
Common sense was an early loser in the scorching battle over the reality of man-made global warming. Read Article Common sense on climate change prevails at last
Sep 13, 2010
Politicians and commentators are understandably pessimistic about the chances of an international deal on carbon cuts emerging from the United Nations summit in Mexico this December. Read Article Research is what's required first for a carbon-free future
Jun 10, 2010
In a heroic case of finding a silver lining in the bleakest of situations, the EU climate commissioner has concluded the global economic crisis and recession actually provided a lucky break for everyone. Read Article Easy for EU to find silver lining when its head is in the clouds
Mar 15, 2010
There are far better ways to stop global warming than trying to persuade governments to force or bribe their citizens into slashing their reliance on fuels that emit carbon dioxide. Read Article The economics of car wrecks and climate panic
