Green | December 09, 2007 | 5 comments

Top UN Scientist: Cities, States Have Roles In Cutting Emissions

source: http://www.boston.com/news/world/asia/articles/2007/12/08/un_scientist_cities_states_have_ro...

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Nobel Laureate Pachauri is on the same page as Al Gore, although he is not getting nearly as much heat from the Right as Al Gore is regarding the science of this. Why is that? To me that proves it is just a coordinated politically motivated attack that holds no credibility. And Mr. Pachauri is correct. Cities and states in the U.S. have led the way in addressing the climate crisis and I believe that will be the answer to seeing real progress made regarding solutions. It is simply good common sense regardless of what you believe regarding climate change to address the rapacious lifestyles we now have and the effect that is having upon this planet. Of course, those in the employ of those interests that see losing profits from this awkening are trying their best to keep that truth from being seen... I say, you are too late.
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5 comments // Top UN Scientist: Cities, States Have Roles In Cutting Emissions

  • stardate
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      stardate  

    • "I think that he still is to some extent, and I do not mean that in a negative way"

      How is he more of a politician today than you, for example?

      I think if it's not your job your are not a politician.

    • 4 years ago
  • Varex_Sythe
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      Varex_Sythe  

    • The blessing and curse that is reaped by Al Gore bringing awareness to global warming is the publicity. Al Gore was a politician (I think that he still is to some extent, and I do not mean that in a negative way) and being a politician, he acquired some measure of fame and/or publicity. Because of this fame, he has been able to bring more attention to a serious matter then other scientists to whom the public might say, "who the hell are you?" However, since Al Gore is a focal point for pushing awareness of global warming, he is also a focal point for the resistance. Politicians and companies that make their profits in fossil fuels do not target your average scientist because they do not have a public eye, and therefor do not have to be combated in the same arena of public influence.

    • 4 years ago
  • stephenthomson
  • JanforGore
  • stardate
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      stardate  

    • Most who attack Gore do not even know who Pachauri is. They usually couldn't name two people who have focused on this issue since, say, 1970. They think the whole thing was made up by Gore. Even funnier, most think he made it up recently. They don't know he started the whole thing back in the 60s as Revelle's student.

    • 4 years ago
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