If global warming really were a problem, governments would be taking it more seriously. The fact that they are not suggests that there is nothing to worry about.
Fact:
This myth is based on the idea that governments always act rationally and in the best interests of society. Were that the case, the Second World War would never have happened, as the British and French governments would have recognised Hitler as a threat and put an end to his ambitions before they got out of hand. Instead, they believed what they wanted to believe, which was that the Hitler had only limited objectives and was not a threat to world peace. This was strange, given that he had never made a secret of his intentions. [They were published in Mein Kampf in 1925, fourteen years before the start of the war.]
Another problem is that politicians often do realise that action is needed but would rather postpone it until a later time – preferably when they are no longer in office. A good analogy would be with smokers. Most know that cigarettes are bad for them, and that it would be better if they quit, but they cannot bring themselves to do it just yet. The benefits they gain now by continuing their habit are greater than the dangers they may face in the future. Besides, they tell themselves, that danger may never eventuate. After all, doesn’t everyone know someone who spent a lifetime smoking and lived into old age? And isn’t a cure for cancer just around the corner?
Finally, it should be pointed out that in recent years, governments have been taking climate change more seriously and have begun introducing policies to combat it. This is particularly so in Europe, the United States and China.