Lomborg writes that with half of the 50 billion dollars a year allocated to helping developing countries adapt to climate change we could prevent 28 million new infections from HIV, almost completely eradicating the HIV/AIDS virus. Even if we could spend $150 billion a year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and buy another six years, “the United Nations estimates that half that amount could permanently solve all the world's major problems: it could guarantee water clean drinking, sanitation, basic health care and education for every single person in the world." (Lomborg). The harsh reality is that we live in a world where many people live without the most basic human needs, struggling to survive. If we prioritize our spending and allow these basic “luxuries” to everyone in the world. Prioritizing aid doesn't mean we need to lose sight of the need to fight global warming, but instead shows us where we can spend money to do the most good now. When these other problems are solved, the world will be in a much better position to deal with global warming. When we live in a world where no one has to worry about access to clean water, nutritious food, and healthcare, we think about all the amazing things that can happen. Aid money used to meet these basic needs for all can then be used to ensure access to education for all. With education for all we are on our way to breaking the cycle of poverty. The more educated people we have on earth, the more scientists and engineers we will be able to work to make alternative energy cheaper and more efficient. If we can prioritize development aid based on the problems that will deliver the greatest impact, we will quickly reach the point where the problem will be reached