Why are Obama and Salazar pushing a massive expansion of coal production? « Climate Progress
Carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere from coal combustion lasts a long, long, long time (see Fossil CO2 impacts will outlast Stonehenge and nuclear waste).
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This decision certainly eviscerates Salazar’s green street cred that he had developed by aggressively pushing renewable energy on public lands. It fits into an emerging pattern with offshore drilling and the continued embrace of uber-expensive nuclear power and the abandonment of any effort to pass serious climate legislation that suggests perhaps Obama really doesn’t get it at all. If so, it’s time for people like science advisor John Holdren to contemplate resigning and moving on to a job where he can do more good — like leading a national effort of scientists to inform the public about the extreme dangers of burning all that coal.
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Perhaps this will prompt Romm to challenge the President in the Democrat Party nomination.
Joe's good looks and affable manner would certainly be well-received by a US public hungry for some more climate alarmism.
Joe will have to be coached a little in public speaking, however, and be advised not to become flustered, hyperventilate, spit and stammer when challenged.
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