Environmentalism: Deep Thinking

This article regarding the Kyoto II conference in Montreal is somewhat typical:

Environmentalists accused Washington of doing too little to fight a rise in temperatures from human activities that could lead to more storms, expanding deserts and worse floods, and could raise sea levels by up to three feet (one meter) by 2100.

Bill Hare, climate policy director of Greenpeace, called the United States the "fly in the ointment" at the conference. "The failure of the United States to be willing to discuss future action here is the real issue," he said, predicting Washington will only join a global pact after Bush leaves office.

The usual stuff. Where the two reporters make their money is in reporting this little bit of insight (straight face optional):

Outside the conference, activists dressed as trees, insects and birds marched to call for the protection of rainforests.

"It would be nice if the U.S. would step up and start to take some action," said Ben Matchstick, a U.S. organizer dressed as a bird.

Yup.