ARE YOU KIDDING? As countries around the world gather in Lima, Peru this week for UN climate talks, there are some who are threatening to derail the progress. Is it oil-rich Saudi Arabia? Unpredictable North Korea? Nope. Its our very own Senate leadership. ejus.tc/1vZSs30 Incoming Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, has promised that crippling the EPA would be his first priority - not tackling unemployment, health care, or national security. In fact, when the US and China announced their historic, game-changing deal to reduce carbon pollution, McConnell said he was particularly distressed, even though he had previously used Chinas inaction as an excuse for the US not to tackle climate change. It seems when youve gotten $3.6 million in political contributions from the fossil fuel industry, hypocrisy is not something to worry about. Click SHARE or LIKE and TELL US >> Can you think of anything that might convince the Senate leadership to get on board with the climate fight?
Posted on: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:07:46 +0000
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