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  Hitting the Pocketbook is part of the answer in US

  Having taught sustainability around the world largely I long ago realized that the moral imperative for sustainability did not work as a motivational factor for getting business leaders particularly but even municipal leaders as well.  While one would think that a recognition that our behavior puts into jeopardy the survival of the human species including our children and grandchildren (if not ourselves too) would be enough, unfortunately in some countries like the U.S. money talks.  

  So, I commend research like this and that of others before, eg. Costanza, et al 1997 (found that ecosystems services we consume globally to meet our economy exceed $30 trillion but go unpaid for), which puts a price on our devastation because it is the "business case" for sustainability that will get our leaders to act with urgency.On Ignoring climate change will cost U.S. big bucks, says group posted 1 year, 6 months ago 5 Responses