Jeff Merkley actually said...

I think that the most important thing is that it be driven around climate goals and that the good work of the Senate be focused on that.

Merkley emphasizes the importance of climate goals in Senate work.

07/20/2009

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The cost of ignoring climate change will continue to increase.

Thank you. I want you to take a look at a chart on the surface temperature issue that was raised.

climate change is exacerbating major factors that lead to wildfire, heat, drought, and dead trees.

I personally say, it is here, and the risk is way too high just to ignore those few, that you might be right that it is not happening.