[frankbreetz]

>>Governments only care about the environment insofar as to stay in power

If the people care about the environment and will vote people out of office who don't take care of the environment, that seems like a system that works. If a small number people are allowed to destroy the environment, that takes away the people's right to a livable planet.

>>Look at the numerous examples politicians using “green” initiatives to line their own pockets.

One can make money and help the environment it doesn't have to be one or the other