Question 1. Does life flourish better at the current temperature spread or does it flourish better a little warmer and with more CO2? Ie if you had to guess where would you more likely see a greater variety and quantity of life; the equatroial rain forest or arctic tundra?

Question 2. Who says America is no longer a leader in science and technology? Or are you speaking exclusively of green science and technology?

Question 3. When did America's lead on the world in science and technology start to slip; before of after the environmental movement took hold?