Imagine: a country or an individual could get redress for a drought that destroyed farmland, for floods and storms that created an army of refugees, for rising seas that wiped a small island state off the map.
In the most eagerly-awaited case, whose ruling is expected by the end of June, the state of Connecticut is demanding an injunction against major power companies to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
Barb, would you happen to know where I can buy some calls on popcorn futures? I have a feeling that the Law of Unintended Consequences is going to result in some interesting politics for the next decade or two.
Well then, just shut the power companies down. Can't have them raising global temperatures. |