James Cameron: The green revolution has started

The longer that we wait to reduce emissions, the more difficult it becomes

Published: 24 September 2006

In the past few days there have been some momentous stories about climate change, not only from scientists but also from business people and politicians. The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research called for a 90 per cent reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050. Richard Branson said he'll invest billions in green fuels. Eddie Stobart started taking lorries off the road and transporting freight to Scotland on his company's own trains. And my company - if I may blow our trumpet - announced that it had raised a near-billion-dollar carbon fund, dedicated to investment in clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

In the interests of balance, we have allowed a handful of naysayers to have a disproportionate voice in the debate, but the green revolution has started. Politicians now boast about their green cred, unthinkable only two years ago. Businesses, and their investors, have understood that the argument is over. Climate change is happening.

Article Length: 900 words (approx.)