Poll

What opportunities for sustainability may emerge in 2009 because of the current economic crisis?:

The world could get a respite from surging carbon emissions.

Significant steps will be made to reengineer the energy system in order to create jobs.

People will buy less stuff, and generally produce less waste.

Opportunities will actually be hindered because bad economic times put the environment low on policymakers’ agendas.

What do you think of conservation banking (e.g. wetland mitigation banking or species banking)?

It is an effective way to ensure that endangered ecosystems and species are protected.

The concept is a good one, but much more regulation and oversight is needed to ensure continuous protection.

The practice is inherently flawed because the land or species damaged cannot simply be replicated or moved elsewhere.

The concept is dangerous; conservation banking makes it easier for companies to develop fragile areas.

Other (please leave comment)