Thursday, September 17, 2009

Who’s Walking The Sustainability Walk - Dot Earth Blog - NYTimes.com
The Sloan Management Review at M.I.T. and the Boston Consulting Group have surveyed 1,500 corporate leaders and found that pledges of a shift toward sustainable business practices are often not backed up by substantial actions.
Support for Health Care Reform Hasn’t Budged Since July - Rasmussen Reports™
Just before President Obama gave his speech to Congress last week, 44% of voters nationwide supported his health care reform proposal and 53% were opposed. Today, eight days after the speech and a brief bounce, a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 44% support the health care plan and 53% are opposed. Absolutely no change.
Inhofe Welcomes Delay On Cap And Trade
Inhofe says he doesn't believe there are many in the House or Senate who want to go into next year's election having voted for the largest tax increase in the history of America.
Abominable 'No' Men | Science | Strange Days | Fortean Times UK
Denial may be motivated by religion, as with the Flat Earthers or anti-evolutionists. Or it may be simple self-interest, as it seems to be with climate change deniers. This is not necessarily cynical; psychological tests have shown that people are prone to believe whatever benefits them. [3] Many in the oil industry genuinely believe that global warming is a vile hoax.
Poll: A Cup of Climate With Your Weather? - Capital Weather Gang
How do you feel about your favorite weather forecaster commenting on climate change?
ENGLAND: Climate Justice Fund launches to support environmental welfare, poor communities
[Episcopal News Service] The Church of England's Climate Justice Fund is being launched this week with the message: "count the cost of your carbon footprint for the sake of the developing world," according to a September 17 news release.

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