And the evidence saying we can't influence climate is irrefutable? lmao
Apparently the bug is pretty choosy about temperatures, food sources, habitat, and that sort of thing.
http://www.usu.edu/beetle/documents/Logan_Powell01.pdf
He didn't say so.
They'll have to eventually, along with hydro, nuclear, etc.
That's beside my point, though. What effect would it have on the economy if people were cleaner, dirty businesses like oil companies went out and were replaced by energy companies that were cleaner? I think it'd be more economical to go clean than remain dirty and having to clean up your mess later and then go clean.
But whatever; foul up the planet as much as you want and defend Shell Oil, Exxon, and the others if you like, but stay off my property.