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Drastic and immediate cuts in carbon emissions, as advocated by most of the green lobby, are an expensive way of doing very little good. They would reduce growth and especially hurt the world’s poor. But there is another, better way
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20 green heroes and villains: Villains

On 7 December, world leaders and negotiators will meet in Copenhagen to discuss the future of our planet. As the debate intensifies, the New Statesman’s panel of environmental experts have chosen their heroes and villains – politicians, activists, companies and institutions.
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20 green heroes and villains: Heroes

On 7 December, world leaders and negotiators will meet in Copenhagen to discuss the future of our planet. As the debate intensifies, the New Statesman’s panel of environmental experts have chosen their heroes and villains – politicians, activists, companies and institutions.
20 green heroes and villains: Heroes

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20 green heroes and villains: Heroes

20 green heroes and villains: Heroes

On 7 December, world leaders and negotiators will meet in Copenhagen to discuss the future of our planet. As the debate intensifies, the New Statesman’s panel of environmental experts have chosen their heroes and villains – politicians, activists, companies and institutions.

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20 green heroes and villains: Villains

20 green heroes and villains: Villains

On 7 December, world leaders and negotiators will meet in Copenhagen to discuss the future of our planet. As the debate intensifies, the New Statesman’s panel of environmental experts have chosen their heroes and villains – politicians, activists, companies and institutions.

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