Being green is no religion | Wendy M Grossman | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

Whatever happens in Nicholson's case, the wider concern is one of turning science into religion. Grainger tried in court to characterise his beliefs as based on fact and science, but the court ruled that his beliefs were so extreme as to be "more than opinion".

Barcelona climate talks beset by rich-poor stalemate | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Bruno Sekoli, chair of the least developed group of countries, said that it was more important to get a good deal, however long it takes. "We do not want a compromise deal. If it takes a year, even two years, then we will continue talking. A bad deal is not good for Africa or vulnerable countries."

Copenhagen is an opportunity for ethics to trump economics | James Garvey | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Avoiding action on climate change because it might be too expensive is on a moral par with harming other people for money
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James Garvey is secretary of the Royal Institute of Philosophy and author of The Ethics of Climate Change

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