[We're saved: Politicians allegedly prevent bad weather by riding their bikes to press conferences] - Grist

While oil continues to gush in the Gulf of Mexico and the future of federal climate and energy legislation looks dim, there remains one relatively easy solution: riding your bike. And it's nice to know we're not the only ones who think so.

Here are a few of our favorite elected officials who are walking -- nay, cycling! -- the talk when it comes to getting off oil, by taking their bikes right to the streets. Did we miss any notable politicians who commute by bike? We'd especially like tips on any who are female, racially diverse, and/or not a Democrat. Tell us in the comments!

THE UNSATISFACTORY NATURE OF INQUIRIES

...the very process of inquiry has made a big difference, with more openness being demanded. Some of the key figures in the climate change establishment have brought this on themselves by their high-handed and arrogant attitude to legitimate criticisms. By promoting a degree of certainty which exaggerates the real situation, they hoped to build momentum for radical policies which would reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Big Hollywood » Blog Archive » WATCH: ‘Inception’ Stars Trash Evil, Stupid Cheney & Palin — Preach Hypocritical Environmentalism

Leo may want to get in the head of BP’s CEO, but I’d like to get in Leo’s head and understand why someone who believes the planet is in peril would commit an act of genocide against the entire human race by flying around in private jets.

My vote, however, goes to Ellen Page, who just went from the lovable and spunky Juno to a shorter, joyless, less-likable version of Rachel Maddow.

ABC News Watch: [Intense heat in China during the early part of last century]

MANY DEATHS REPORTED.
LONDON, Aug. 15. (1909)
Intense heat is being experienced in Peking, the capital of China, Tientsin, and other places.
In Peking the thermometer has registered 115deg. in the shade. Many deaths have been reported.
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Intense Heat in Peking
PEKING, July 26 (1927).
Peking is sweltering in the fiercest heatwave for many years, the temperature reaching a maximum of 114 deg. Hundreds of native Chinese are succumbing.