Just call me the minister for speed

THE science minister Lord Drayson is to drive in the gruelling Le Mans 24-hour car race at the head of his own team, despite being blind in one eye.

The millionaire politician, who advises the government on climate change, will be racing a V8 Aston Martin at up to 180mph in June. The former pharmaceuticals entrepreneur is the first minister to make it on the international racing scene.
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Drayson’s progress has not been without controversy. The Le Mans race is possibly the least environmentally friendly sporting event – 55 cars racing to see which team can travel furthest in 24 hours. It is open only to the wealthy. There are suspicions that £1m in donations Drayson made to Labour in 2004 helped to secure his elevation to the Lords. His subsequent ministerial appointment has fuelled allegations – strongly denied – that he is a wealthy playboy who has bought a government seat.

Ron Bailey: Global Warming and Its Discontents

At today’s installment of Reason Foundation’s weekend, reason science correspondent Ron Bailey presented about the state of global warming science and policy. As we’ve noted before, Bailey has moved into the camp that believes global warming is occurring, but — and it’s a major BUT — the cure is likely to be far worse than the poison.