Al Gore praises Scots renewables 'but dearer bills loom' - Scotsman.com

Mike Salter, chairman of the Scottish Chamber of Commerce (SCC), warned the cost to businesses of subsidising Scotland's renewables ambitions could leave them bankrupt due to massive hikes in electricity bills.
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During his speech Mr Gore urged his audience to find the "moral courage" to act for the sake of "our children and their children". "We are at the proverbial fork in the road," he said. "To continue as we are leads towards what the scientists have been warning us is a catastrophe."  [Which scientists say that?  What percentage of all scientists say that?]

Gore Sets A New Record For Personal Stupidity | Real Science

China and Pakistan have been having disastrous floods for as long as they have existed.

Never mind the global economic collapse: what about plastic bags??? – Telegraph Blogs

Not so long from now, distinguished, elderly historians such as Lord (Andrew) Roberts of Manhattan OM and Sir Niall Fergusson are going to be re-examining the behaviour of the world's political leaders in the run up to the greatest, most hideously painful economic crash in history. And then, sadly, these historians are going to keel over dead, laughing at the risible extent of the self-delusion, arrogance, remoteness and truly breathtaking stupidity displayed by men like David Cameron.

Chris Mooney | Evolution and Climate Deniers: Natural Allies?

Modern climate science suggests that the free market, the source of so much economic growth and prosperity, also has a dark side