Here are a collection of Global Warming links, with a brief excerpt. 

Before I do I want to note that this is becoming as contentious of an issue as any I have ever debated, and the politicking in it is sickening.

I am embroiled in a somewhat heated debate elsewhere, where one of the particulars is defending China not being included in the framework of the Kyoto Protocol that everyone is bleating about, making an argument that is the equivelant of white guilt:

But if you're going to point the finger at how unfair it is to exempt China, they can point the finger back at us and say how unfair it is we're able to enjoy the spoils of our unhindered growth.

If you accept that at face value, then we should be ashamed of the years of industrialization that have lead us to the technological advances we enjoy.  Because China is emerging, apparently they deserve their shot at despoiling.  Otherwise, what?  Should we trash allt he trapping sof civilization and return to a farm based economy?  I imagine many greenies would love it.

I dont buy it, particularly when China is not far behind us in total emissions and is expected to exceed is in as little as 2-3 years, or possibly 20.  If the spirit of the treaty means anything, it has to apply to reducing pollution everywhere.  The trading of credits that effective allows two countries to "pool" their polution, make no changes and still look to be compliant makes the entire treaty a dog and pony show.

That is only one reason why the Kyoto protocols are a farce, and Clinton and Bush both are right to refuse to send it to congress for ratifying.

Sad that one of the few truly bipartisan areas of agreement is still so contentious.

Since we are on Kyoto, here is George Will's assessment:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16960409/site/newsweek/

President Clinton and his earnest vice president knew better than to seek ratification of Kyoto by a Senate that had passed its resolution of disapproval 95-0. Fifty-six of those 95 senators are still serving. Two of them are John Kerry and Barbara Boxer. That is an inconvenient truth.