On the recordMay 20, 2009
The establishment of this working group demonstrates that key officials within the Obama Administration understand ILUC is getting politics ahead of science.
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congress.govThe establishment of this working group demonstrates that key officials within the Obama Administration understand ILUC is getting politics ahead of science.
Vilsack highlights the administration's recognition of the political influence on ILUC science.
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