History's lessons on climate and government

Historian Geoffrey Parker, being interviewed by Hillary Rosner for the Boston Globe:

All over the countries of the world there is a fear of central government. It’s not unjustified. But when it comes to preparing for climate change, only big government has the resources to act in advance. That’s the dilemma we face.

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