Re:Science versus economics versus politics (Score 1)

Well said - this reminds me of the story by Asimov "The Gods themselves" in which the politician explains something similar to the scientist - "You have told me of the problem with the Pump, but people are not going to give it up even if you can prove that it is dangerous for them. So, don't ask me to stop the Pump, tell me how to overcome this problem". Replace the pump with carbon-based fossil fuels.