First off, they would get the jobs forced from our shores, primarily in heavy industry. And they would have little incentive to clean up their atmosphere, while they are cleaning up economically. In less than two decades, developing countries would end up spewing more of the targeted gases than developed countries. Farm Bureau favors a truly scientific debate, among climatologists and others with specific knowledge. Then recognize what many everyday people already know.
Poverty is the greatest pollutant.
Increased living standards will promote better education and awareness of how we can continue to use our resources productively, to benefit people now and in the future. Legal Notice American Farm Bureau Federation, Farm Bureau and the FB Logo are registered service marks of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Voice of Agriculture is a registered service mark of the American Farm Bureau Federation.