Adapting Is a Better Alternative in Dealing With Changing Climate, Policy Paper Suggests

Adapting Is a Better Alternative in Dealing With Changing Climate, Policy Paper Suggests
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault speaks during a media availability at the Climate Positive Energy Initiative conference in Toronto on Aug. 10, 2023. Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press
Doug Lett
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A professor of economics at the University of Guelph is suggesting adapting to climate change, rather than putting massive efforts into reducing emissions, could be a more effective policy.

“Discussion of climate policy is overwhelmingly focused on options for mitigation, or emission reduction, with relatively little attention paid to options for and benefits of adaptation," said Ross McKitrick in a policy paper published by the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
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