Why We’re Not Working On Global Climate Change

We all want to know why the developed countries don’t do something about global climate change, given that it’s we who have the power to control the destiny of civilization, as the preponderance of energy consumption falls disproportionately to the wealthiest few.

So why is it so improbable that these top-tier GDP/capita countries will stand up and do something? It would mean social planning and an aggressive role of government, in a time during which these are all dirty words.