Ex-NASA scientist says reindustrialising with fossil fuels makes no sense

A noted climatologist and recently-retired NASA research chief has entered the EU’s energy policy debate, with a warning that any re-industrialisation strategy which increases fossil fuels use can only be short-term, irrational and economically wasteful.

In a wide-ranging interview with EurActiv, James Hansen branded the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) “ineffectual” and flawed, and accused energy firms of preferring government bribes over investments in clean technology.

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ESO: Background Information: Power sector warns of costly 'lost decade' of energy, climate inaction http://www.europeansources.info/record/power-sector-warns-of-costly-lost-decade-of-energy-climate-inaction/

ESO: Background Information: Barroso urged to take a stand on EU carbon market fix http://www.europeansources.info/record/barroso-urged-to-take-a-stand-on-eu-carbon-market-fix/

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