[g8-sheffield] UN shmoo en

[Dan]

Just been re-reading the UN's Global Environment Outlook from 2000.  You 
can see why the US might want to get rid of them - they're obviously 
filthy commies!

http://www.unep.org/geo2000/

Saying bizarre things like:

"There are few tools to assess how developments in one region affect 
other regions,and whether the dreams and aspirations of one region are 
compatible with the sustainability of the global commons."

and

"Means must be found to tackle the root causes of environmental 
problems, many of which are unaffected by strictly environmental 
policies.  Resource consumption, for example, is a key driver of 
environmental degradation.  Policy measures to attack this issue must 
reduce population growth,  reorient consumption patterns,  increase 
resource use efficiency and make structural changes to the economy. 

The important part:

"This will require a shift in values away from material consumption.  
Without such a shift,  environmental policies can effect only marginal 
improvements."

Obviously absolute commie terrorist gibberish!

Dan