Capitalism can save the planet (carbon trading can save the climate)




Intelligence Squared show

Summary: The panel debate whether capitalism offers a viable solution for the challenge of reducing carbon dioxide emissions, and whether carbon trading can solve the climate change crisis without damaging economic growth. Arguing in favour of the motion are Tim Harford, John Redwood, and Eric Bettelheim. Arguing against the motion are Lord Lawson, Frances Cairncross, and David Rieff.