I agree, to think that there's a plot against the good and unsuspecting taxpayers is a bit of a stretch.
There's been arguments on both sides since the Treaty of Rome (1957) from solid scientific research as well obscure ranters (God bless internet).
Besides, if there's a country in the western world far behind it's peers in research, investment and successes where sustainability is concerned is the US.
Respectfully,
FS