As expected the US remains stubborn in its refusal to share the burden of tackling climate change. The country that has benefitted most from the consumption of oil over the past 100 years remains addicted to its drug, despite the fact that its use is crippling the biosphere.
As the UN climate change conference enters its last day US delegates spout homilies about sharing and partnering but refuse to take responsibility for their own behaviour. They are fearful of the pain of withdrawal, and rightly so – cutting back a junkie’s supply is excrutiating for the subject, especially if they are in denial.
However, a change is inevitable. Unfortunately, it seems the US will put it off until individuals force the change through their consumption habits (as California is attempting to do), by which time it may be too late.
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