Science verses economics

When scientists start publishing facts about global warming or other important issues is it right for governments to start contradicting this information purely on the grounds of economic considerations. If the world institutions are stoic in their belief that change would mean total restructuring of the global monetary policy then how can change ever happen. Throughout history the ruling parties of any society have always believed that the general public are either too ignorant to understand or have no reason to know things that might cause panic. In the medieval times it was always thought that the church were the ones to teach the people what to believe and think and it was thought unacceptable for the people to read the scriptures and form their own conclusions. When the Canterbury Tales was first published in english it was viewed by the church as the beginning of the end, as it would soon be possible for the general public to find out many things and interpret them accordingly.

Though many centuries have passed since those unenlightened times the view of the powers that be have not progressed. If it is necessary for all of us to change our way of life, to make sure that our children and their children have a world to live in, then we need to stop thinking of the short term financial gains and look at the bigger picture. If, lets say for example, that you are driving your car somewhere and the oil light starts flashing. Most people would stop, understanding that if they carry on they could ruin the engine. By stopping and refilling the oil you could evert the engine from being damaged beyond repair and continue on your journey. If your view was that you would just carry on and try to get a bit closer to your destination to save you a bit of time then you would end up in a far worse situation. Most people would know this and the problem would be ironed out.

Why is it then that governments know we are changing the worlds climate and eco systems and choose to try to divert attention merely to milk the situation in the present and worry about the future when it will be too late to do anything about. Our children know this and yet many try to re educate them to their way of thinking.

Teach our children not to make the same mistakes we have done and let them dictate to us about their future, not ours.