The Folly of Rio

This week’s Earth Summit will try to tackle global warming. Meanwhile, poor people are dying from air pollution and dirty water. Tens of thousands of people are gathering in Rio de Janeiro for this week’s  U.N. Earth Summit. The participants, ranging from weary politicians to enthusiastic campaigners, are supposed to reignite global concern for the environment. Unfortunately, the summit is likely to be a wasted opportunity. The United Nations is showcasing the alluring promise of a “green economy,” focused on tackling global warming. In fact, the summit is striking at the wrong target, neglecting the much greater environmental concerns of the vast majority... (CONTINUE)