So the name Frankenstorm should focus the public’s attention on those of us creating the monster, not the monster itself. Of course, the public generally believes the monster was named Frankenstein, so perhaps the usage is appropriate and effective.

There are other interesting literary connections, as the book ends in the frozen area near the North Pole – areas that may be melting thanks to the climate crisis.

“The aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, which devastated parts of the U.S. East Coast last week, has raised fresh questions about the links between climate change and extreme weather events, which also makes the idea of a carbon tax more appealing.”

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“The measure would garner more support if its economic benefits are touted rather than its ability to help the administration achieve its green goals, said [Paul] Bledsoe, who served as staff on the Senate finance committee during the 1993 budget negotiations.”

In other words, time to start highlighting the “economic benefits” of climate change.