Global warming pollution, indeed all pollution, is now described by economists as an "externality.” This absurd label means, in essence: we don't to keep track of this stuff so let's pretend it doesn't exist. (Al Gore)

Global warming pollution, indeed all pollution, is now described by economists as an "externality.” This absurd label means, in essence: we don't to keep track of this stuff so let's pretend it doesn't exist.

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