Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Obama campaign targets Perry in Texas - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com
[Perry is] so far out of the mainstream on climate change that he actually believes the globe is cooling.
Governor Rick Perry’s Disbelief in Global Warming Is Irresponsible, Ill-Informed | Cision Wire
Leading Texas Statewide Environmental Group Blasts GOP Presidential Contender’s Remarks
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“The Lone Star State releases more heat-trapping carbon dioxide pollution – the primary greenhouse gas – than any other state in the union, but perhaps the significant political contributions Gov. Perry has taken from the fossil fuel industry has clouded not only our air but also his vision and understanding of sound science.

“The overwhelming consensus of the scientific community, as well as many in Gov. Perry’s own party, is that global warming is very real and poses a serious threat to our long-term health and prosperity.”

1 comment:

gofer said...

Notice it's always quoted as a OVERWHELMING consensus. I guess that's supposed to be impressive, even though they refuse to issue a list of those that make up the consensus. It's like the ole 9 out of 10 dentists or doctors.....which ones and how many overall???