I've been told there are "well-respected scientists" who deny the reality of anthropogenic global warming. I've not read them, and I'm pretty sure these guys (as reported by Elizabeth Kolbert)-- the new GOP leaders in charge of solving the problem-- haven't either.
“The idea that carbon dioxide is a carcinogen, that it is harmful to our
environment, is almost comical.” John Boehner, Speaker-elect
“'As long as the
earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter,
day and night will never cease.' I believe that’s the
infallible word of God, and that’s the way it’s going to be for His
creation.” John Shimkus, candidate to chair the House Committee on
Energy and Commerce
“When it rains, we find shelter. When it’s hot, we
get shade. When it’s cold, we find a warm place to stay.” Joe Barton, also a candidate for that post
Well, I'm glad somebody's being honest about climate change. But that's not them.
If there's still a debate to be had, let's have it. Let's not allow our "leaders" to pass the buck to God.
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