U.S. Chamber of Commerce seeks 'Scopes'-like trial on global warming

[babylonsister]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce seeks trial on global warming

The business lobby, hoping to fend off potentially sweeping emission limits, wants the EPA to hold a 'Scopes'-like hearing on the evidence that climate change is man-made.


By Jim Tankersley

August 25, 2009


Reporting from Washington - The nation's largest business lobby wants to put the science of global warming on trial.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, trying to ward off potentially sweeping federal emissions regulations, is pushing the Environmental Protection Agency to hold a rare public hearing on the scientific evidence for man-made climate change.

Chamber officials say it would be "the Scopes monkey trial of the 21st century" -- complete with witnesses, cross-examinations and a judge who would rule, essentially, on whether humans are warming the planet to dangerous effect.

"It would be evolution versus creationism," said William Kovacs, the chamber's senior vice president for environment, technology and regulatory affairs. "It would be the science of climate change on trial."

The goal of the chamber, which represents 3 million large and small businesses, is to fend off potential emissions regulations by undercutting the scientific consensus over climate change. If the EPA denies the request, as expected, the chamber plans to take the fight to federal court.

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http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-climate-trial25-2009aug25,0,901567.story

[joeybee12]

1. I guess they're hoping that the verdict in this trial will be a travesty, just like

the original Scopes trial.

[Romulox]

2. DU is ground zero for Chamber of Commerce propaganda regarding trade, immigration

Sorry if some of our members woke up with flees, but I see COC talking points constantly posted here... :hi:

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

3. Wow - that is just a whole new brand of stupid.

Seriously, just plain idiotic.

[Hissyspit]

4. U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a big fucking joke.

Right-wing asswipes.

[NYC_SKP]

5. WTF unrecs?

"LOSER!"

not you, of course....

here, i'll fix it...

:rofl:

[Javaman]

6. Global Warming is monkey's!!!!

it sounded better than soylent green is monkey's, okay?

[Winterblues]

7. I say "Bring It On"

I am not afraid of the results. Maybe it would garner more support for action. the planet needs more support.

[babylonsister]

8. I do, too. It would show how ridiculous the CoC is, too. nt