alexccmeister, I do know your post wasn't directed to me but I must respond.
The most fearful words ever spoken; "I'm from the Government and I'm here to help you."
Just take a look in any Social Security or DMV office and you will see government excellence at work.
How many "good" environmental scientists do you really know and what makes you think that they are doing this for the sake of mankind?
Why must we "DO SOMETHING!"? The sky isn't falling! Chill out, we have a far greater problem to tackle in the form of Islamic radicals who want us all dead!