Passing around the hat for Coal Burners
Desperate US Fossil Fuel burning utilities are passing the hat for one of the few remaining scientists sceptical of the global warming harm caused by industries that burn fossil fuels.
The well known global warming sceptic, Pat Michaels (Virginia's state climatologist, a University of Virginia professor and senior fellow at the libertarian Cato Institute) told Western business leaders last year that he was running out of money for his analyses of other scientists' global warming research. So last week, a Colorado utility organised a collection campaign to help him out, raising at least $150,000 in donations and pledges.
This sounds very much like how the tobacco companies used to operate in the 50's and 60's. It's a wonder Peter Beattie hasn't put some money in the hat to protect his local coal industry.
The well known global warming sceptic, Pat Michaels (Virginia's state climatologist, a University of Virginia professor and senior fellow at the libertarian Cato Institute) told Western business leaders last year that he was running out of money for his analyses of other scientists' global warming research. So last week, a Colorado utility organised a collection campaign to help him out, raising at least $150,000 in donations and pledges.
This sounds very much like how the tobacco companies used to operate in the 50's and 60's. It's a wonder Peter Beattie hasn't put some money in the hat to protect his local coal industry.
Hi,
Good on you for starting this up. Good luck. Interesting observation about Pat Michaels. I've also added you to my blogroll. I wish you every success and that every suburb had someone like you!
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Wadard |
6:01 AM
Wadard,
Thanks for your comments and support.
Paul.
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