Time to take global warming threat seriously

THE latest report on global warming by the former chief economist of the World Bank Nicholas Stern paints the most dramatic picture yet of the fate awaiting the globe unless we tackle global warming.

To put things right the world needs to spend €300 million a year from here on in to ensure its and our survival.

If we don’t move fast the cost of cleaning up the mess could reach a staggering €5.5 trillion. By then much of the damage will be irretrievable.