Why worry about future generations?
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Climate Change and the Future of the World
Political scientists from Manhattan College have been following climate change talks for 30 years. The rhetoric of concern for future generations is usually quite pronounced in the run-up to talk, she says. Some people object that focusing on future people may weaken our determination to solve immediate problems. David Willits believes long-termism can motivate voters. Jeff McMunn thinks there are votes in caring about the future.
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