In additioin to the Modified Kinnison Model of terrestrial climate, I also subscribe to the Revised Carlin Formula for environmental policy:
“Save the planet? The planet is fine. The PEOPLE are f@#%ed. The planet has been through a lot worse than us. Been through earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, continental drift, solar flares, sun spots, magnetic storms, the magnetic reversal of the poles...hundreds of thousands of years of bombardment by comets and asteroids and meteors, worlwide floods, tidal waves, worldwide fires, erosion, cosmic rays, recurring ice ages...And we think some plastic bags, and some aluminum cans [and big cars] are going to make a difference? THE PLANET ISN’T GOING ANYWHERE. WE ARE! We’re going away. Pack your s#!t, folks.”