the problem is, global warming is only part of the problem...*sigh*...there are a number of issues that are quite serious:

Over-population
Cutting the rainforests
Ozone depletion
Reduction of species diversity
Disposal of garbage...

etc........thing is,the human beings that have the power to do anything about environmental problems are usually the ones who also have a vested financial or cultural interest in NOT doing anything about it!

It reminds me of a definition of Theology I saw:
.."Theology is the organized finding of bad reasons for what you already believe on instinct"..(not exact quote)....and it is VERY much the same in politics..(witness current election nonsense) or environmental issues. If someone doesn't WANT to confront having fewer babies or reducing greenhouse gas emissions, they will manage to find reasons.

I was sort of hoping Gore was gonna be the President with the Environmental agenda...he knows enough to do it, but he may not even get the chance...(I know..some of you doubt his intentions..*shrug*

we shall see, huh?