Africa: Climate Change 'Not Relevant' to Most People

Johannesburg — CLIMATE change has no special relevance to SA in the eyes of many South Africans, and it is perceived as an issue only the wealthy can afford to worry about, according to research conducted by the BBC World Service Trust and the British Council.
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The survey, Africa Talks Climate, was conducted among more than 1000 citizens from 10 African countries, including SA.
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Climate change is also used as an umbrella term for environmental destruction, and is viewed by many South Africans as a remote threat which has yet to have a dramatic effect on livelihoods.

Ted Turner [opposes cap and trade]

He also said he's opposed to the controversial concept called "cap and trade" as a way to reduce carbon emissions and steer industry to greener energy.

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - Begich No cap and trade for carbon

FAIRBANKS — Cap and trade legislation will not happen at the national level, Sen. Mark Begich said Friday.

The Democratic junior senator made that statement while speaking at an Interior Democratic Party luncheon and in a meeting with the News-Miner editorial board.

“The president may want that, but the votes aren’t there,” he said.

YouTube - GREEN GONE WILD (Global Warming Hoax)