Too uncertain to act on climate change?
…if we think that our knowledge of the extent, cost, cause and solutions to global warming are increasing at a faster rate than the danger of global warming then delay of any major decision is a rational policy at the present time.
His approach is interesting, using the theory of options. However, it only works if we agree that we our knowledge is too uncertain. This is precisely why Latour writes in Politics of Nature that it’s the job of politicians to provide a sense of urgency to the debate, in order that action can be taken, since the sciences will always say there is some uncertainty.
I agree with the growing consensus amongst scientists and politicians that the uncertainty is now far too low to continue to do nothing.
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