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Even Ebenezer Scrooge Was Anti-Coal
Posted by: Bri Fo on December 23, 2008 at 10:56AM PST

So, did Scrooge believe in climate change?

Not likely. Scrooge had the right idea on coal, but probably for the wrong reasons. Here's dialogue from the 1984 televised version of the classic “A Christmas Carol." Scrooge is played by George C. Scott:

Scrooge: These are garments, Mr. Cratchit. Garments were invented by the human race as a protection against the cold. Once purchased, they may be used indefinitely for the purpose for which they are intended. Coal burns. Coal is momentary and coal is costly. There will be no more coal burned in this office today, is that quite clear, Mr. Cratchit?

Bob Cratchit: Yes, Sir. 
 
Scrooge: Now please get back to work before I am forced to conclude that your services here are no longer required.

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