Protectionism
Green protectionism vs. growth
IPN Opinion article
As world delegates tried in Bonn (9-11 April to revive the climate-change talks that collapsed in Copenhagen, the USA and other rich countries were working on protectionist carbon tariffs that will harm their own economies and harm the poor even more. On top of that, these "border measures" or "adaptation mechanisms" will not even have much effect on emissions.
EU Consumers to Foot Bill for Protectionism
IPN Opinion article
Europe's trade barriers hamper trade and economic recovery.
