I agree the problem of climate change belief can go both ways, and both parties can be equally problematic. You have the sceptics who don't actually use scientific evidence to back up their beliefs that there is no climate change, instead saying stupid things such as 'God wouldn't cause climate change' or having their beliefs spoonfed to them by liars and fear mongers such as Glenn Beck, Rush, Bill O'Lielly etc. On the other hand, celebrities and other tools who come out after every single natural disaster and claim it is caused by global warming are as equally problematic in spreading mistruth. We recently had a flood or two in the UK, which is really not that uncommon at this time of year, but as soon as one town's bridge collapsed, some celebrity (can't remember who) came out all arms swinging screaming that global warming was to blame, which is, well, stupid and irresponsible.

As for Al Gore investing in green companies, well, he would come under equally strong fire if he hadn't personally invested in renewable energy, since that would show he isn't willing to put his money where his mouth is. Plus, his investments in green companies only make up a small part of his extensive portfolio, and all the profits he has made from his personal investments have been donated to the Alliance for Climate Change, a non-for-profit awareness group.

If cap-and-trade isn't the answer, it still leaves the question of how to control pollution unanswered. Without legislation, corporations will still have free reign to pollute the atmosphere, a right they simply do not have, and left unchecked it will leave an irreparable scar on the planet. We cannot afford not to take action.