The Big Riddle of the U.N. Climate Conference: If rich nations set up a “fund” to help poorer nations and don’t fund it … is it a fund?
by thenewrepublic
The Big Riddle of the U.N. Climate Conference: If rich nations set up a “fund” to help poorer nations and don’t fund it … is it a fund?
by thenewrepublic
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Climate activists who have long advocated for a loss and damage fund are now celebrating a huge victory. But they’re also paying close attention to what happens next.
A: No.
It must be because apparently pledges work the same way. They count even though they aren’t honored.
Ergo, obviously it’s a fund.
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If we’re predicting future temperatures based on “current commitments” that no country achieves, what are actual future temperatures?