What is the libertarian solution to global warming?
Friday, February 13th, 2009
Hannah B asked:
OK, I’m a libertarian, and I do believe that global warming is occurring. But the vast majority of solutions I’ve seen proposed are either a wealth redistribution scheme (the US and other “rich” countries give loads of money to poorer, and often terrifyingly corrupt, countries so they can develop greener industries), or limit individual or corporate rights (the government taxing “bad” cars, foods, or actions to control behavior).
OK, I’m a libertarian, and I do believe that global warming is occurring. But the vast majority of solutions I’ve seen proposed are either a wealth redistribution scheme (the US and other “rich” countries give loads of money to poorer, and often terrifyingly corrupt, countries so they can develop greener industries), or limit individual or corporate rights (the government taxing “bad” cars, foods, or actions to control behavior).
So is there a solution to the global warming problem that doesn’t involve government mucking around in people’s lives, raising taxes, or restricting what companies can and can’t do?
Chelsea