Barak Obama on global warming

Senator Obama from Illinois gave an energy speech saying that President Dubya is not backing up his announced "Nation is addicted to oil" initiatives. (Via Scienceblogs)

This [energy policy] is not a serious effort. Saying that America is addicted to oil without following a real plan for energy independence is like admitting alcoholism and then skipping out on the 12-step program. It’s not enough to identify the challenge – we have to meet it.[...]
The issue of climate change is one that we ignore at our own peril. There may still be disputes about exactly how much we’re contributing to the warming of the earth’s atmosphere and how much is naturally occurring, but what we can be scientifically certain of is that our continued use of fossil fuels is pushing us to a point of no return. And unless we free ourselves from a dependence on these fossil fuels and chart a new course on energy in this country, we are condemning future generations to global catastrophe.

It is quite a long speech on global warming. Lots of accusations and lots of points to ponder.

Meanwhile, the World Wildlife Fund had found that protecting endangered species and habitat in developing countries benefits the people of those regions. The incentives of wildlife conservation shows positives for all involved.

Conservation and sustainable management of species and their habitats means better protection of forest, freshwater and marine habitats. As a result, the rural poor who depend on these areas have more access to the goods and services they provide. Incomes increase and access to freshwater, health, education and women’s rights often also improve.

Duh! I mean that makes sense. (Report is on this site)