A billion could live off the earth; 6 billion living as we do is far too many, and you run out of planet in no time.

We rushed into renewable energy without any thought. The schemes are largely hopelessly inefficient and unpleasant. I personally can't stand windmills at any price.

China will soon emit more greenhouse gases than America, but its regime knows if it caps aspirations there will be a revolution.

For each of our actions there are only consequences.

Humans are too stupid to prevent climate change from radically impacting on our lives over the coming decades.

We need a more authoritative world...What's the alternative to democracy? There isn't one. But 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 war. It may be necessary to put democracy on hold for a while.

Nowadays if you're dependent on a grant - and 99% of them are - you can't make mistakes as you won't get another one if you do.