Why be Concerned about the Scam of Global Warming?

Because the farce of Global Warming is bad for the whole world, not just the United States.

For example, the ethanol that the U.S. is required to put into gasoline is derived from corn, which has led to global food shortages of corn and a world-wide rise in food prices. Not to mention the fact that turning corn into fuel is a very energy-requiring process. And don't forget that ethanol-laced gasoline doesn't burn as efficiently. Which means that ethanol is NOT a solution to our petroleum needs. In fact, ethanol is probably a negative. http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/100xx/doc10057/04-08-Ethanol.pdf

These concerns also lead to foolish federal policies. Energy Secretary Chu wants renewable energy sources (such as wind and solar) to replace US petroleum needs. Unfortunately, renewable energy sources cannot replace petroleum. Wind and solar can only be used for electricity--and electricity uses up a mere 1% of petroleum here in the US.

Well, if we all went to electric cars, wouldn't that solve the problem? Well, while petroleum produces less than 1% of our electricity, fossil fuels produce 70% of our electricity. Not exactly "green."

BTW, solar yields about 0.02% of our electricity, while wind power gives us less than 2% of our electricity. Nuclear power plants and hydroelectric plants comprise most of the remaining sources of electricity. (2009 statistics--see http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/aer/txt/ptb0802a.html

These numbers also point to the difficulty of President Obama's call for 80% of US energy needs to come from "green" sources. Clean Energy Standards (or CES) will force energy companies to turn to expensive sources of energy, since nuclear power plants are not being built. Furthermore, wind and solar power are not dependable sources of energy--just another small problem.

What to do? May I suggest that the government get out of the way of the development of energy sources?

Mr. Obama is currently in contempt of court by refusing to lift the moratorium on off-shore drilling. From Judge Feldman: “Each step the government took following the court’s imposition of a preliminary injunction showcases its defiance,” and, “Such dismissive conduct, viewed in tandem with the re-imposition of a second blanket and substantively identical moratorium, and in light of the national importance of this case, provide this court with clear and convincing evidence of the government’s contempt."

Next, stop interfering with energy development. Allow nuclear power. Allow the free-market system to come up with even better technology than wind or solar power, instead of subsidizing pet projects. And allow drilling of American oil until we have something better.