Global warming compared to other media obsessions

So when President Obama or Al Gore says that the science is settled, remember that the scientists don't agree on that--or on the extent or effects of global warming. And what the media fight is all about is getting the politics settled--and the science is just an afterthought.

UN summit seeks total action against climate change

Ban, who attaches great importance to climate change, on Tuesday wore a green tie and also a green handkerchief in his breast pocket, and carried a green paper folder to the podium of the UN General Assembly hall.

Jonathan Kay: Why Ignatieff's Tim Hortons gimmick is landing with such a thud - Full Comment

Environmentalism had its spurt of popularity a few years back, when the economy was hot and people had the luxury of brooding about global warming. And as a result, the Liberals got punch-drunk on the issue and elected Stéphane Dion as their leader. But these days, no one cares much. And they certainly don't care about Harper being the 187th guy to take the podium at a global forum that's in the news this week primarily because of the demented speechifying of Muammar Gaddafi.

Google Invites You To Take Part In The U.N. Climate Summit | TakePart Social Action Network™

The project, a collaboration between Google and Denmark, offers a fantastic opportunity for everyone [even climate realists?] to take part in the global discussion, sharing your opinions and questions with other viewers as well as attendees of the conference. The videos will also be shown on screens at the venue, and delegates will have the chance to record their own opinions and responses using a booth at the site.