From that Eurekalert link on AGW I just posted:

“I’m just saying it’s not really possible to conserve energy in a meaningful way because the current rate of energy consumption is determined by the unchangeable past of economic production. … If it feels good to conserve energy, that is fine, but there shouldn’t be any pretense that it will make a difference.”

Douglas Adams has to laughing in his grave.

I’m re-listening to the BBC radio version of THHGTTG done almost 30 years ago - brilliant comedy.

Ford Prefect would be proud of Dr. Garrett.