Quote Originally Posted by Rusty Trichome
Total BS.
Good luck convincing me that global warming data doesn't follow an Al Gore type of agenda. (make big money on a contrived fear...job security)
The big money and job security concerns are on the side of industries that have a vested interest in the status quo. Industries fear losing money if they have to change the way they operate to mitigate their emision of greenhouse gasses. Most of the research casting doubt on climate change is funded by these industries who have a big money stake in the outcome. That's where the money is. I've known people involved in various forms of research all my life, and believe me, there's not much money in it --- certainly nothing compared to the oil, coal, and auto industries.

The thing about these industries is that they are going to lose most because of their short sightedness. If they don't look ahead and adapt to a changing future, they will lose everything. In the 70's oil crisis, Japanese car comapnies came into this country and sold fuel efficient cars when US companies were still pumping out muscle cars. Those Japanese companies got a toehold because Detroit didn't face up to the future, and the Japanese have continued to grow their market share ever since. Same thing is happening now with appliance brands. If US industry doesn't start to adapt soon, the Asian and European companies who already have a head start are going to come here and eat our lunch.

We used to have the most innovative companies in the world. Not anymore.