Specifically those owned by Canadian beer drinkers.

Scientists have found a new threat to the planet: Canadian beer drinkers.

The government-commissioned study says the old, inefficient “beer fridges” that one in three Canadian households use to store their Molson and Labatt’s contribute significantly to global warming by guzzling gas- and coal-fired electricity.

You gotta love the smarmy, holier-than-thou quote the “environmental consultant” gave for the article:

“People need to understand the impact of their lifestyles,” British environmental consultant Joanna Yarrow tells New Scientist magazine. “Clearly the environmental implications of having a frivolous luxury like a beer fridge are not hitting home. This research helps inform people — let’s hope it has an effect.”

Got that you stupid rubes?  Frivolous luxuries. Your beer fridges aren’t necessary, and don’t you dare think otherwise.  That’s what we have environmental consultants for.  To tell us which things we own are necessary, and which aren’t.

All sarcasm aside, though, I think that quote illustrates perfectly where this global warming stuff is going.  They want control over every aspect of your life, up to and including the decision about having a fridge full of beer in your garage.