In keinem anderen Land Europas, nicht einmal in Deutschland, ist die allgemeine Klimahysterie so entwickelt und allgegenwärtig wie in Grossbritannien. Sämtliche Massenmedien und alle im Parlament vertretenen Parteien versuchen, sich mit immer apokalyptischeren Prophezeiungen nahender Klimakatastrophen zu überbieten. Dessen ungeachtet scheint die breite Masse der britischen Bevölkerung von der Panikmache der ´chattering classes´ eher unbeeindruckt. Diese Unaufgeregtheit wird allerdings von vielen Klima-Aktivisten und Journalisten als ein Affront gesehen, wie der folgende Bericht im heutigen Observer darlegt:
British people are now convinced about the dangers of global warming but are either baffled about how to stop it or are ignoring the issue.
Analysts say few people are taking action to deal with the threat of climate change, although over the past 12 months the vast majority have come to accept that it poses a real threat to the world. Opinion polls reveal much confusion among the public about what Britain should do to combat the problem.
A backlash is now a real threat, said Phil Downing, head of environmental research for Ipsos Mori. ‘There’s cynicism because on the one hand we’re being told [the problem] is very serious and on the other hand we’re building runways, mining Alaskan oil; there’s a lot going on that appears to be heading in the opposite direction.’
This is particularly evident in the huge public resistance to green taxes. ‘There’s a cynicism the government is using the green agenda as an excuse for hitting motorists and people who want to fly,’ added Downing….
In Britain, people have made no noticeable changes to their behaviour and are taking increased numbers of car journeys, going on more flights, pumping out more carbon dioxide and using more electricity to heat their homes. At the same time there is deep antagonism towards green taxes and the introduction of wind farms to the countryside to generate carbon-free electricity.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2007/dec/30/climatechange.carbonemissions
