Climate change: Planet will survive, but what about mankind?
The Straits Times, page A38
In a commentary by science correspondent Audrey Tan, she wrote that ambitious climate change action can bring about economic benefits, but cited Euston Quah's explanation that there is an issue of trade off. Dr Quah, the Albert Winsemius Chair Professor and head of economics at NTU added that this includes the trade-offs between generations, such as if future generations should be protected at the expense of present ones in poverty, or if funds should be invested in air pollution reduction or coral reef restoration. "Because we have these trade-offs, we have to make good choices in allocating resources," said Prof Quah.