Does anyone else find it ironic that so many people – the vast majority of whom rely on modern science and technology on a daily basis – believe they’re justified, in some strange sense, to cast aside decades, even centuries, of accumulated scientific knowledge whenever it suits their needs, wants or personal agenda?

Even as a firm believer in man-made climate change, I’ll admit that I’m no exception to this. And before you non-believers out there start slinging your typical accusations at me yes, I do drive a car, but only when doing so is absolutely necessary (usually on my way to the store so I can make that random Made in China/Tiawan/Indonesia purchase). Do I rely, like we all do, on oil (often foreign in nature), natural gas, coal and other non-renewable resources to fuel my car, heat my home and cook my dinner? Of course I do, we all do, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it.

Trust me, if someone were to offer me an emission-free car and a home which had zero impact on the Earth’s environment, I’d gladly take them up on it. I like to think that most people would, but I’m certainly not going to get my hopes up. Unfortunately, nothing comes cheap these days, even when you’re trying to save the planet.