Comments on: Global warming is Good for Capitalism

By: TheMightyMole

TheMightyMole — Thu, 22 Jul 2004 23:49:34 +0000

What global warming?

http://www.ncpa.org/pub/ba/ba478/

By: Cydonia

Cydonia — Thu, 22 Jul 2004 18:34:31 +0000

Classic case of stupid economics.

The link suggests that the “boom” has been triggered by spending on air conditioning and stuff like that, to combat the adverse effects of the heatwave. By parity of reasoning, the thing which would really get the Japanese economy going would be a major earthquake. Or even better, a war. Just think of the boom in the building industry, that would cause.

By: Aelfrith

Aelfrith — Thu, 22 Jul 2004 14:41:38 +0000

There is a historical link between global warming and economics growth. A similar rise in world temperatures from 900AD to 1100AD led to Europe leaving the dark ages and western europe enjoying a level of urbanisation and population density that wasn’t seen after the black death until the 18th century. In contrast, the ‘mini ice age’ of the 16th and 17th century led to a series of wars, famines and plagues. Surely though a rise in global temperatures would mean less demand for clothes and heating products.

By: Joseph Hertzlinger

Joseph Hertzlinger — Wed, 21 Jul 2004 21:19:42 +0000

Leaded gasoline? Exposure to lead can cause brain damage and voting for leftists!

At least that’s the only way to explain urban voting patterns.