@ Zyme:

"Climate change in this regard is like religion a few hundred years ago. It is used intensively by our politicians when it furthers their agenda. And when it comes into conflict with our policies, it is dropped immediately..."

I think it depends on the politician. I work for a California State Assemblymember whose agenda is dominated by environmental issues. He is an environmental crusader and considered one of the leaders in the California legislature on environmental issues.

Of course, he is only able to do this because his voters agree with him. The district we cover is Silicon Valley, and is full of rich liberal democrats who agree Global Warming is happening, have the money to address it, and there is also a large push to make Silicon Valley the green technology center of the United States (clearly making the Green movement and economically positive issue in the area).

My guess is there are politicians who genuinely care about green, but in the end politician's ideals must match their voters... unless they want to be fired!