There Should be a Global "Green Economy"

In Brazil, Swedish leader pushes green economy

19 May 2011 - Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt told Brazilian business leaders Wednesday that there should be a global "green economy" with sustainable growth.

Reinfeldt, who on Tuesday discussed ethanol production, environmental concerns and technological cooperation with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, spoke Wednesday to the Federation of Industries of Sao Paolo (FIESP).

"The challenge of attaining a green economy and sustainable society is huge, but there is no alternative," Reinfeldt told nearly 300 business people.

Reinfeldt proposed establishing a "price" on pollution and consumption of natural resources -- in order to reduce emissions.

"I believe that putting a price on pollution or the use of our natural resources is the most effective way" to create a successful green economy, he said.

The plan would require commitments by major polluters such as China and the United States, he said. {continued}