Description: Yes, yes, it’s unsophisticated to blame any given storm on climate change. Men and women in white lab coats tell us—and they’re right—that many factors contribute to each severe weather episode. Climate deniers exploit scientific complexity to avoid any discussion at all.

Source: Businessweek.com

Date: Nov 01, 2012

Link:  http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-11-01/its-global-warming-stupid#r=hp-ls

Questions for Discussions:

• What does this report say about the connections between economic development, global warming and “Sandy”?
• What are the possible economic scenarios in the future if a trend towards worsening storms becomes a reality for businesses to deal with?
• How will this affect financial planning models?