SOTU: For The First Time, Bush Mentions Climate Change In The State Of The Union
SOTU: For The First Time, Bush Mentions Climate Change In The State Of The Union
Bush said: “For too long our nation has been dependent on foreign oil. And this dependence leaves us more vulnerable to hostile regimes, and to terrorists who could cause huge disruptions of oil shipments … raise the price of oil … and do great harm to our economy.”
FACT — BUSH’S VOLUNTARY APPROACH HAS FAILED TO CURB EMISSIONS: Carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. have increased by 354 million metric tons since 2001. The Energy Department’s latest analysis projects America’s carbon dioxide emissions will increase by one third from 2005 to 2030. [DOE; SustainableBusiness]
FACT — BUSH STILL DENIES FUNDAMENTAL CLIMATE SCIENCE: Last February, President Bush claimed there is still “a debate over whether [global warming] is man-made or naturally caused.” There is no real scientific debate over this question. Most recently, the National Academy of Sciences has unequivocally stated that natural causes cannot explain the unprecedented warmth over the last 400 years. Rather, “human activities are responsible for much of the recent warming,” the report states. [ThinkProgress; National Academies Press]
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ya’ll *ARE* fast!!!
now he’s trying to scare us all.
“booga booga booga!!!”
January 23rd, 2007 at 9:36 pmOh wow I am not impressed > lol.
January 23rd, 2007 at 9:39 pm“dont forget them purple fingers!”
January 23rd, 2007 at 9:39 pmWhere was climate change mentioned?
January 23rd, 2007 at 9:40 pmThe solutions to all the problems he mentions is simple -
IMPEACH BUSH!
January 23rd, 2007 at 9:40 pmHe still hasn’t mentioned it.
January 23rd, 2007 at 9:44 pmPlease fix the quote for Bush said: to reflect his climate change comments. You’ve got the quote for here for:
SOTU: U.S. Foreign Oil Dependence Has Increased Under Bush
Bush said: “For too long our nation has been dependent on foreign oil. And this dependence leaves us more vulnerable to hostile regimes, and to terrorists who could cause huge disruptions of oil shipments…raise the price of oil…and do great harm to our economy.â€
You’re doing a fabulous job fact-checking and debunking. Very much appreciated!
January 23rd, 2007 at 9:45 pmYes, Impeach the Chimp, or “Chimpeach”.
January 23rd, 2007 at 9:47 pm“…raise the price of oil … and do great harm to our economy.â€
He should know. Before the drumbeat for the Iraq disaster the price of oil was about $25!
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:06 pmI too don’t see him acknowledging climate change in THIS quote. However he did talk about it in another section of the speech:
“America is on the verge of technological breakthroughs that will enable us to live our lives less dependent on oil. These technologies will help us become better stewards of the environment — and they will help us to confront the serious challenge of global climate change.”
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:08 pmWell, we’re building coal plants and not nuclear plants. What’d ya expect?
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:35 pmFACT — BUSH STILL DENIES FUNDAMENTAL CLIMATE SCIENCE
ThinkProgress,
You have made a terrible mistake. This statement is grossly misleading. It should more accurately read:
FACT — BUSH STILL DENIES FUNDAMENTAL SCIENCE
There, much better…
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:52 pmI dont understand what Bush thinks he will gain from this. Any ideas?
http://www.theeasternphoenix.com
January 24th, 2007 at 3:49 am…meanwhile…
February 26th, 2007 at 5:52 pmAl Gore continues to fly around in a private jet while condemning SUVs!
…and the hypocrisy continues…
…meanwhile…
February 26th, 2007 at 5:53 pmAl Gore flies around in his private jet condemning SUVs.
…and the hypocrisy continues…
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