To protect or not to protect

A minor firestorm has erupted among politically-inclined evangelicals, between those who support environmental protection and those who don't. The basis is different interpretations of the Bible (e.g., humans are appointed the stewards of the earth in Genesis). I've heard several stories about this rift and have to admit to being perversely glad, since any energy they spend fighting amongst themselves is less time they have to harange open-minded moderates like myself, as well as gays, women, various non-believers, and anyone who lives on a U.S. coast. Long may this battle rage.