Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics

Richard L. Sandor

Chapter 30 in How I Saw It:Analysis and Commentary on Environmental Finance (1999–2005), 2017, pp 122-126 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: Recent reports on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States can be summarized in two words: confusing and paradoxical. The situation reminds us of the importance of caution when interpreting environmental data. But, a close examination of recent US data reveals some modest cause for optimism as we begin the multi-decade efforts needed to manage the risks of climate change…

Keywords: Environment; Emissions; Trading; Finance; Derivatives; Water; Energy; Carbon; Catastrophe; Weather; Sustainability; Fisheries; Greenhouse Gases; Sulfur Dioxide; Acid Rain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q50 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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