Ross Gelbspan, who has been reporting on global warming for years, for Boston newspapers and other publications, and who was one of the first to expose the Exxonians in The Heat Is On, has a simple but great idea: Let’s put weasely politicians on the record on climate change.
He wants local groups to bring a climate change petition to our every would-be representative and get a Yay! or a No Way! out of them before the big national elections this fall.
After all, climate change is only one of the biggest issues facing our species today. Asking our elected representatives to state their views on the matter seems only rational.
Prediction: Republicans will be loathe to respond.
Solution: Any would-be elected official who waves off the question goes down as a "No Way!" obstructor.
It’s a start. I’m going to ask my Congressman myself and report back.
(HT: Gristmill’s Soapbox.)
Kit Stolz 