NASA warming scientist: This is the last chance "We're Toast"

[Grey Acumen]

It's not just the politicians, they can only do as much as the people who support them let them.
The problem are those people who are willing to go along with anything that's supposed to help the environment without first checking to make sure that the reasoning behind it is sound, and also considers the numerous external variables that are present in a non closed system.
Then with that they need to consider more acceptable methods of phasing in these advancements in environmental standards than lying about the benefits and punishing those who don't buy into it.

heck, I pointed out the mercury issue with the lightbulbs, but I actually like the halogens a lot better than the regular lightbulbs. It uses less energy, so I'm not paying as much to have them on. They've got those goofy plastic bases, so if I want to unscrew it after having just had it on, I'm not going to burn myself doing that. On top of that, the light is brighter, and also not as dingy, as just about all the incandescents gave off this drab yellow light that I've always hated. they also do seem to last longer than regular lightbulbs, though I have already had a few burn out on me.
Environmental issues aside, the halogen lights just straight out work better than the regular light bulbs, so I have no issues using them. This is how environmental advancements should be made. So that it benefits not just the environment, but the people who use it as well.