Contraction and convergence: the best possible solution to the twin problems of climate change and inequity
- Abstract
Much is now known about anthropogenically induced climate change, its impacts on the planet’s species, and the need for urgent action to avoid catastrophe.1 2 The unequal distribution of resources between the materially rich and the materially poor amplifies the multiple adverse effects of climate change, so disrupting ecosystems, reducing agricultural productivity, and displacing populations.3
- Resource Type
- Opinion/editorial
- Author
- Robin Stott
- Resource URL
- http://www.bmj.com/content/344/bmj.e1765.long
- Publication
- BMJ (Clinical research ed.)
- Journal Abbr.
- BMJ
- Volume
- 344
- Pages
- e1765
- Date
- 2012
- ISSN
- 1756-1833
- Short Title
- Contraction and convergence
- Organization Type
- Academic
- Solution
- Climate mitigation/GHG reduction
- Other
- International policy Policy International