A World Globaloney Court

Just what the world needs in this time of economic crisis - a world court whose job it is to punish nations and companies for failing to prevent global warming:

Stephen Hockman QC is proposing a body similar to the International Court of Justice in The Hague to be the supreme legal authority on issues regarding the environment.

The first role of the new body would be to enforce international agreements on cutting greenhouse gas emissions set to be agreed next year.

But the court would also fine countries or companies that fail to protect endangered species or degrade the natural environment and enforce the "right to a healthy environment".

The innovative idea is being presented to an audience of politicians, scientists and public figures for the first time at a symposium at the British Library.

Mr Hockman, a deputy High Court judge, said that the threat of climate change means it is more important than ever for the law to protect the environment.

Don't any of these people read the paper? The globe hasn't warmed for 10 years and cutting greenhouse gas emissions is just as likely to cause catostrophic change as prevent it. What's it gonna take for the globaloney crowd to wake up?