Economics: The Bottom Line

Living on Earth

Christopher Flavin of the Worldwatch Institute in Washington talks with Steve about the economic backdrop to the current Soviet upheaval and its consequences for the environment. Flavin says the economic crisis may have a long-term benefit for the environment, as old, inefficient and heavily-polluting industries are replaced by cleaner and more efficient plants.

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