In his first in-depth interview since the theft of UEA emails, the scientist blames inertia and democracy for lack of action
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2010/mar/29/james-lovelock-climate-change
One of the main obstructions to meaningful action is "modern democracy", he added. "Even the best democracies agree that when a major war approaches, democracy must be put on hold for the time being. I have a feeling that climate change may be an issue as severe as a war. It may be necessary to put democracy on hold for a while."