The relation between individual extreme events and broader climate trends can be very complex. (climatesignals.org)
But Mr. Lugar's more incremental approach is designed to appeal to moderate Republicans and a group of Midwestern Democrats who are nervous about the impact of broad climate change legislation on jobs in states that are heavily dependent on coal and manufacturing. (green.blogs.nytimes.com)
The second reason is because the generators themselves would keen to gain the «free rider» bonus that comes with being the last one closed: the «prisoner's dilemma» of not wanting to take action first, just as in broader climate change action. (reneweconomy.com.au)