A drop in global GDP would be good for the planet | Letters

A reduction in the consumption of carbon-intensive products and services is not something to complain about, writes Terry CannonYou cannot have it both ways and complain that global warming will harm GDP (Economic damage from climate change six times worse than thought – report, 17 May). A drop in global GDP is one of the best things that can happen to reduce global warming if it reduces consumption of carbon-intensive products and services. GDP is a very poor way to measure the negative i