Alan Weisman : The first thing to understand about the current situation is that it has nothing whatsoever to do with a lack of oil or gas. We have to cut greenhouse gases to stay on safe side of a 2-degree Celsius limit , he says . Weisman says the fastest and easiest way to limit carbon emissions is population control . But giving women access to contraception and to education makes draconian edicts unnecessary . Weisman : We need to educate women and give them access to contraception .
Alan Weisman : The first thing to understand about the current situation is that it has nothing whatsoever to do with a lack of oil or gas. We have to cut greenhouse gases to stay on safe side of a 2-degree Celsius limit , he says . Weisman says the fastest and easiest way to limit carbon emissions is population control . Weisman : We need to educate women and give them access to contraception .