Alarmist Richard Littlemore: Idiot-Proofing the "Climate Debate" | DeSmogBlog

When Saudi Arabia, Russia and Venezuela all sign an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report acknowledging the damaging global climate impact of their biggest export, a reasonable person (i.e., not a blinded ideologue) would have to conclude that the case has been made, fairly and conclusively, that the climate is changing and humans are to blame. Such a reasonable person might then apply himself to better understanding the science and its implications and to sharing that understanding with his readers.

Rep. Boxer to Introduce Cap-and-Trade

Legislation establishing a cap-and-trade system aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions will be introduced in January, Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., the chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee said Thursday.

"This bill reflects the strong partnership we will have with the new Administration, and will focus on achieving the emissions reductions needed while restoring the economy," Boxer said during a press conference on Capitol Hill.