Talk about the simple minded ...

If one takes the NSF, Clear Channel and Karson Productions at face value one might just believe that divorce causes global warming.

A study at Michigan State University shows that rising divorce rates have a negative impact on the environment due to increased levels of energy and utility consumption.

Credit: NSF/Clear Channel Communications/Karson Productions

If divorce does cause increased energy consumption then marriage (which is still very popular I understand) reduces energy consumption. Cohabitation (also quite popular) would also reduce energy consumption.

The extended family should reduce energy consumption while the 2 adults + 2 kiddies model would increase the use of energy.

I won't even mention that population growth has an effect on energy consumption.