Political Quotes

“The report was peer reviewed by academic reviewers from such universities as Stanford, the University of Texas, the University of South Carolina, Harvard, and Carnegie Mellon. Yet this significant report, requested by Congress, drafted by experts, peer reviewed by science, has fallen on deaf ears in our Nation's Capital. Why is this? Is it because the report addresses a problem we have already solved? No. Is it because the report tells us not to worry? No; it is not that either. The report, ``America's Climate Choices,'' adds to the body of climate science evidence and reflects the clear consensus of the scientific community, which is that carbon pollution is creating dangers across our planet and must be addressed if we are to avoid its most disastrous consequences. These are the facts in the report: Climate change is occurring. It is very likely caused by human activities and poses significant risks for a broad range of human and natural systems. Are we prepared for these significant risks? No, we are not, concludes the report. I quote again: The United States lacks an overarching national strategy to respond to climate change. The report warns further: Waiting for unacceptable impacts to occur before taking action is imprudent because the effects of greenhouse gas emissions do not fully manifest themselves for decades and, once manifested . . . will persist for hundreds or even thousands of years. Starkly, the report calls on us now to begin mobilizing for adaptation.…”