Today’s UN climate change summit has provoked peaceful demonstrations around the world and drew significant media attention.<\/p>\n
The number of people changing their own behaviour and demanding change from leaders is growing.\u00a0 This is what is required to change the culture of permissiveness that pervades the worlds of money and politics.<\/p>\n
Some leaders appear committed because they consistently call for change and show up for meetings.\u00a0 Others do not care so much.\u00a0 In both cases hands are tied by their populations.\u00a0 Until we all change our shopping habits and investment prortfolios (well done Rockerfeller Fund), the culture will remain primitive.<\/p>\n
It looks like enlightenment is dawning, but it’s far from evident that it’s quick enough.\u00a0 So don’t be complacent and make a change in your energy consumption habits now.<\/p>\n
BBC:\u00a0 World leaders gather for ‘crucial’ UN climate meeting<\/a><\/p>\n BBC: World leaders flock to UN General Assembly<\/a><\/p>\n BBC: UN chief on streets for climate deal<\/a><\/p>\n BBC: Climate change summit: Global rallies demand action<\/a><\/p>\n BBC: Climate impacts ‘overwhelming’ – UN<\/a><\/p>\n BBC: Video DiCaprio handed UN climate role<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Today’s UN climate change summit has provoked peaceful demonstrations around the world and drew significant media attention. The number of people changing their own behaviour and demanding change from leaders is growing.\u00a0 This is what is required to change the culture of permissiveness that pervades the worlds of money and politics. Some leaders appear committed …
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