> On 18 Sep, 15:12, Fod googlemail.com> wrote:

>> On Sep 18, 2:46 pm, Doug riseup.net> wrote:
>>

>>> On 18 Sep, 10:02, %%ste...@malloc.co.uk (Steve Firth) wrote:

>>

>>>> Doug riseup.net> wrote:

>>>>> Cutting greenwash is empty posturing

>>

>>>> Why are you objecting to the government proposing a scheme whioch
>>>> would ensure a steady supply of money from rich countries to poor
>>>> countries?

>>

>>> People and corporations should not be allowed to pay their way out
>>> of causing harm to people and the planet. Most of these measures in
>>> developing countries would happen anyway.

>>
>> Why? It would be cheaper to not implement these measures. The
>> countries in question are not exactly rolling in cash.
>>

> Hasn't it begun to occur to you yet that saving energy also saves
> money?

>>
>> I know you want to keep them under the cosh so that they are doomed
>> to a life of being exploited to grow you cheap food and make you
>> cheap clothing.
>>

> You couldn't be more wrong.

>>

>>> What is stopping government giving aid to poor countries with no
>>> strings attached?

>>
>> If they use the money to pollute why would you be supporting such a
>> move?
>>

> So you think the money should be withheld in case it is used to
> pollute?