Destroy the Environment, and You Will Destroy the Economy

An economist with solidly establishment credentials (World Bank, etc.) now makes the same points that have been widely dismissed when made by environmentalists:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6096084.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6098124.stm

A BBC report on this makes the point that even Tony Blair, who rushed to endorse this report, pledged not to do anything to hurt business, "confusing business with the economy".