Recently we were told a slightly scary story by a friend who had met with the head of China for one of the big global consultants (who have to remain nameless we’re afraid – but they are known by their initials, which narrows it down a bit).

This guy and his firm make millions (indeed he personally makes millions) of dollars from companies like yours dispensing advice to your boss.

The discussion centred on the most critical issues in the coming years in China: “climate change” said our friend, “there’s no getting away from it.” Then he and the partner consultants in the room were taken aback when the China head launched into a tirade about climate change. “All rubbish,” he said, “So what if the world heats up a few degrees? If it’s 80°C today and next year 82°C, or 83°C, who’ll notice? Next?”

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