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Sunday, May 29, 2011
Peter Singer, preference utilitarianism and climate change
An interesting article from The Guardian here about how Singer recognises the inability of preference utilitarianism to deal with climate change, or perhaps indeed with any problem.
I wish I'd managed to make it to that forum! I also missed a seminar "Human Rights, Future Generations and Climate Change: Promises and Limits" http://www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/human-rights-future-generations-and-climate-change-promise-and-limits/
But I made it to a talk on the global politics of climate change and another one on "Uncertainties in future temperature projections and climate stabilization" (Reto Knutti)
The Guardian also did an article about hemp which was intersting, it is legal in the UK but not in the US - presently there is a petition to the White House, with support from the likes of Cynthia McKinney (US presidential candidate for Green Party 2008), up at www.minawear.com/about-us/ For more info on hemp check out www.hempforvictory.blogspot.com
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I wish I'd managed to make it to that forum! I also missed a seminar "Human Rights, Future Generations and Climate Change: Promises and Limits" http://www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/human-rights-future-generations-and-climate-change-promise-and-limits/
ReplyDeleteBut I made it to a talk on the global politics of climate change and another one on "Uncertainties in future temperature projections and climate stabilization" (Reto Knutti)
Just thought I'd mention that the videos from the conference are now available:
ReplyDeletehttp://mcdonaldcentre.org.uk/resources/peter-singer-conference/
And here is a report from the conference on my blog as well:
http://catholicmoraltheology.com/a-quick-report-from-christian-ethics-engages-peter-singer-this-past-week-at-oxford/
Thanks for the links. Singer's an interesting and provocative thinker, agree or not.
ReplyDeleteThe Guardian also did an article about hemp which was intersting, it is legal in the UK but not in the US - presently there is a petition to the White House, with support from the likes of Cynthia McKinney (US presidential candidate for Green Party 2008), up at www.minawear.com/about-us/
ReplyDeleteFor more info on hemp check out
www.hempforvictory.blogspot.com
Natural Capitalism: a new business model that works synergistically four main elements: productivity dramatically increase the use of resources, go to the production of biologically inspired (biomimicry) with closed loops, no waste or toxicity, change the business model of the manufacture and sale of "things" to provide the service that the "thing" offers, and reinvest in the natural and human capital. B Corporations: a new type of corporation which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. EPA Climate Leaders: U.S. Program work with companies to develop comprehensive climate change strategies. CERES Roadmap for Sustainability: designed to provide a comprehensive platform for sustainable business strategy and for accelerating best practices and performance.
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