Despite all the warnings of global warming and imminent disaster, it is unlikely that we will change our ways until a real catastrophe actually occurs. We have all read about the storms, droughts, melting ice caps and rising sea levels occurring worldwide, while here in Ireland, during last winter's floods and gales, we experienced a small foretaste of what might well become the norm. But are we prepared to do anything meaningful about it? Probably not, is the simple answer. A lot of hot air will be generated during debates, but if changing the way we behave requires a reduction in our living standards, then nothing will happen

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