A 'Green New Deal' can save the world's economy, says UN

Top economists and United Nations leaders are working on a "Green New Deal" to create millions of jobs, revive the world economy, slash poverty and avert environmental disaster, as the financial markets plunge into their deepest crisis since the Great Depression.

The ambitious plan – the start of which will be formally launched in London next week - will call on world leaders, including the new US President, to promote a massive redirection of ... Full Story »

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by candice c novak - Nov. 19, 2008

There were only two sources, both of which were involved in the initiative. Most information was taken from the initiative's report. There was no contextual information, and very little work done on the reporter's part.

It seemed a lazy piece. The Independent has a good reputation, but this article doesn't hold the same water. The topic is valid, but the reporting is too simple.

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