nytimes.com— The Bush administration?s strategy for bending science to its political ends has resulted in seven lost years in this country?s fight against global warming.
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It's no worse than the denial of peak oil. That denial has cost the US its independence and threatens to unleash endless war. I hear GM has finally acknowledged reality, very late though because there were still some profits to milked from the general denial nurtured by them in conjunction with government. And still the denial persists. Even if there was an endless supply of oil it would make sense to burn less so we wouldn't have to choke on the fumes every summer. The haze of ozone that hangs over most cities makes summer almost unbearable if you enjoy outdoor activities beyond grilling a burger.
This administration's reliance on "Religous quest" fantasies to inform its policies is beyond scary. Science has been a second-class citizen from the beginning. We're about to cede our dominance in particle physics, one of the most important areas of scientific research. Science projects all across the nation have gone begging while we pump money into epic battles against dark forces threatening christian goodness. We need a president not a superstitious two-bit shaman.
Although not American - I have been extremely dissapointed with Bush's action as far as Global Warming is concerned - he is leading a country that generally speaking sets an example for the rest of the world. And considering the States produces the most harmful emissions and pollution, you would think the President would be all over that. But I guess when you are in the oil business, the environment is not your primary concern. Too bad because as a President you are given power to bring about change for the common good not for selfish purposes. And I have heard some of the comments he has made where the enviro and global warming is concerned and they are pathetic and shameful to say the least. It is a good thing most people see through him and his nonsense now.
Closed AccountJun 4, 2008
It's no worse than the denial of peak oil. That denial has cost the US its independence and threatens to unleash endless war. I hear GM has finally acknowledged reality, very late though because there were still some profits to milked from the general denial nurtured by them in conjunction with government. And still the denial persists. Even if there was an endless supply of oil it would make sense to burn less so we wouldn't have to choke on the fumes every summer. The haze of ozone that hangs over most cities makes summer almost unbearable if you enjoy outdoor activities beyond grilling a burger.
sonoranJun 4, 2008
This administration's reliance on "Religous quest" fantasies to inform its policies is beyond scary. Science has been a second-class citizen from the beginning. We're about to cede our dominance in particle physics, one of the most important areas of scientific research. Science projects all across the nation have gone begging while we pump money into epic battles against dark forces threatening christian goodness. We need a president not a superstitious two-bit shaman.
24evitaJun 4, 2008
Although not American - I have been extremely dissapointed with Bush's action as far as Global Warming is concerned - he is leading a country that generally speaking sets an example for the rest of the world. And considering the States produces the most harmful emissions and pollution, you would think the President would be all over that. But I guess when you are in the oil business, the environment is not your primary concern. Too bad because as a President you are given power to bring about change for the common good not for selfish purposes. And I have heard some of the comments he has made where the enviro and global warming is concerned and they are pathetic and shameful to say the least. It is a good thing most people see through him and his nonsense now.