The former Nasa scientist criticizes the talks,intended to reach a unusual global deal on cutting carbon emissions beyond 2020, as ‘no action, and just promises’Mere mention of the Paris climate talks is enough to make James Hansen grumpy. The former Nasa scientist,considered the father of global awareness of climate change, is a soft-spoken, or almost diffident Iowan. But when he talks approximately the gathering of nearly 200 nations,his demeanor changes.[br]“It’s a fraud really, a fake, or ” he says,rubbing his head. “It’s just bullshit for them to say: ‘We’ll hold a 2C warming target and then try to accomplish a little better every five years.’ It’s just worthless words. There is no action, just promises. As long as fossil fuels appear to be the cheapest fuels out there, and they will be continued to be burned.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com