Will Vilsack back Climategate or Global Warming since he gave this speach; any thoughts?
Vilsack Testifies in Senate Committee on Cap and Trade Legislation with Secretaries Chu and Salazar and Administrator Jackson
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 7, 2009 — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today testified to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on the role that rural America can play in addressing climate change. Secretary Vilsack discussed the importance of engaging farmers and ranchers in crafting the solution to this critical issue, and highlighted many potential economic benefits to rural communities in a cap and trade program.
Below are excerpts from Secretary Vilsack's prepared testimony:
"Climate change is one of the great challenges facing the United States and the world. The science is clear that the planet is already warming. While climate change will affect us all, there are particular vulnerabilities and challenges for farmers, ranchers, and those who make a living off the land.
"I believe it is crucial that we engage the participation of farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. This issue is too important for agriculture and forestry to sit on the sidelines. A viable carbon offsets market – one that rewards farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners for stewardship activities – has the potential to play a very important role in helping America wean itself from foreign oil. It also represents a significant building block to revitalizing rural America. Landowners can also play an important role in providing low-carbon renewable energy.
Also in the news is Pres. Obama Science Czar ;
The Canadian Free Press is reporting that White House Science Czar John Holdren is involved in the "climategate" scandal that has raised serious questions about the validity of global warming.