Book review: 'Hot: Living Through the Next Fifty Years On Earth' | Greenspace | Los Angeles Times

Conservatives sometimes enjoy deriding global warming as the "religion" of enviro lefties, which is a bizarre logical leap. Based on empirical evidence compiled by researchers the world over, it’s completely rational to conclude that mankind would be wise to do everything possible to avoid the dire consequences of climate change –- denying this evidence based purely on faith that everything will work out for the best represents a far more "religious" approach.

Yet global warming activists do bear some resemblance to their evangelical counterparts in two ways: Both often describe a sort of conversion experience in which they become powerfully convinced of the need for personal change, and once converted they can bring a missionary zeal to spreading the word.

That’s certainly true of Mark Hertsgaard

EU Low Carbon Roadmap Is “Non-Binding” – Frustrates Wannabe Eco-Dictators

The proposed 270 billion per year plan (€10.8 trillion total by 2050) for Europe to reach its target of becoming a low-carbon economy and society presented by Climate Commissar Connie Hedegaard yesterday has received a cool reception.

While the industry says not no fast – it’s too expensive, the environmentalists are complaining that it is not fast enough and does not allow them to take over Europe as its dictators.