Global Warming and the Third World

Here is an excellent article on Global Warming and the Third World:

In other words, even if the most dire predictions about global warming come true, some of the poorest people in the world may still be better off tomorrow if they are able to enjoy some of the fruits of development, such as education, health care, electricity, etc.

The author is too kind. People here are concerned about the environment and global warming because they can afford to be. I'm tired of sanctimony from people who carry around a $3 bottle of designer water and buy $7/gal milk at Whole Foods.