James Hansen, Climate Scientist and Leading Alarmist, Tells Obama His Version of the Truth — MasterResource

And yet, Hansen’s eight-page missive is on what policies the government ought to pursue, since persuasion and argument are obviously inadequate. Professor Hansen is sure that he is right, and he wants the new President to force everyone else into line—immediately.

We can only hope that in his next letter, Dr. Hansen explains how the leader of the U.S. political system will implement these suggestions without recourse to the political system. I don’t consider it too flippant to compare Hansen’s letter to a request that the Pope reform the Catholic mass without involving the Church.

Perhaps deeper reflection about real-world choices will lead Hansen to the conclusion that adaptation without politics is better than mitigation with politics.

Pakistan: Snowfall blocks roads, disconnected upper areas from rest of country

ISLAMABAD: Heavy rain and snow have closed roads in the upper areas of the country while the price of wood use for burning purposes has been increased and these areas are facing shortage of gas cylinders and food items.

Snowfall was continued in upper areas of Chitral and Lowari Top recorded 8 feet snow while 1 and half feet snow was recorded at the place of Boni. The road link of Sub-Division Mastoj has been disconnected with other parts of the country while Lowari Top has also been closed for every type of traffic.

The Hunza section of Karakoram Highway has also been closed for every type of traffic due to snowfall and land sliding in Nasirabad while snow fall was also continued in Skardu and its adjoining areas.