Clinton is correct. There is NO -I repeat- NO hard evidence that global warming is (a) a reality or-if it exists-(b) caused by pollution. Scientists with the same data have arrived at opposite conclusions. If you want a good read on the subject, try "Voodoo Science". Sorry, I don't remember the author.
Guest simply wants a fight and to bash the US a bit. As Jon said,"<yawn>". It's too easy Guest. Besides, you need to do a little research. Take the former USSR for example. Because of their greed and shortsightedness, the Aral Sea is, to all intents and purposes, very nearly dead. The only comparable body of water in the US is the Great Lakes complex and at last count they were in passable health. Could be better but not at deaths door.
The rain forest in Brazil isn't doing too well. There is massive pollution in China.Desertification in the Sahel and India is about to burst at the seams with people as is China.
Maybe you ought to try a group that is not as aware and well read as Mudcat.You might be able to get your jollies a little easier.
Pict, you are correct of course; no excuse for pollution.
Kendall, according to Malthus, overpopulation will take care of itsself. And I drive a 3-cylinder car and live in a warm climate so I don't need to use so much natural gas for heat. I'm ahead of you! Nyah!

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