What is the role of politician towards environmental protection?

The job of any politician is to keep his or her job. They will do whatever it takes, much like similar professions. Currently, many are pro man induced global warming because they are into self deprivation and this sounds like something they would love to hate.

The idea that man deal with real pollution issues has been changed into dealing with issues of climate change. The idea of stopping Mercury from entering our drink water (a real issue) has been moved to the concept of stopping CO2 from being added into our atmosphere (a completely foolish idea).

The role of a politician is now to steer the foolishly blind, into believing in certain pollution issues that may or may not have any real bearing. Al Gore is a great example. He has you worrying about Polar bears, which are increasing in numbers, while you ignore the reality of the mercury in those high efficiency bulbs you use.