Commentary 2

Articles

1. Cars firms try to reduce emissions

I think that could possibly be a good article for my second commentary. This article discussed the failed car market and that the car industry is trying to reduce the CO2 emissions by 50%. They see this as a very important goal because the amount of cars is predicted to tripple by 2050.

2. Destruction of the Rainforest

This article discusses the deforestation of the rainforests. There exists an over allocation of resources towards the production of certain goods. This is a negative externality because it harms the environment and the people living in the rainforests. The article also suggest a solution to this problem by taxing the firms who are deforesting and by subsidizing the communities living in those areas.

3. Dangerous Pollution Problems

This article discusses the ten most dangerous pollution problems. It talks about rich countries contaminating third world countries by mining and producing in their countries. The pollution created through the production of certain goods causes many health problems and death. Environmentalists are trying to work against these firms by increasing awareness among the international community. They are trying to stop the pollution with the means of negative advertising for pollution.