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hatrack

(59,587 posts)
Wed Mar 28, 2012, 11:45 PM Mar 2012

Alpha Resources CEO On Climate: "It Does Seem Like Something Is Going On" - But Science, Regs BAD

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Regarding the science of global warming, Crutchfield said "it does seem like something is going on," but added, "the question that has to be asked is, 'Is mankind contributing to that.'

"I don't really know the answer to that," Crutchfield said. "Before we go down that path, we need to be sure that the science is beyond reproach. To me, it's uncertain. We need to be absolutely, unequivocally sure before we go down that path."

Most scientists and scientific organizations around the world say global temperatures are increasing, human activities -- primarily burning fossil fuels -- are to blame, and that reductions in greenhouse emissions are urgently needed to avoid dangerous impacts.

Pressed for what would convince him that scientific consensus is correct, Crutchfield said, "There are obviously two schools of thought out there: 'the science is settled' and 'the science is unsettled.' The scientific community needs to come together."

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http://wvgazette.com/News/201203270240?page=2

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Alpha Resources CEO On Climate: "It Does Seem Like Something Is Going On" - But Science, Regs BAD (Original Post) hatrack Mar 2012 OP
Maybe he should be asking instead EC Mar 2012 #1
Alpha Natural Resources is one of America's leading producers of coal, safeinOhio Mar 2012 #2
More discussion, that's what we need! Dead_Parrot Mar 2012 #3
Ooh - fire! Pretty! Are they expensive? hatrack Mar 2012 #4
Just a few cents for this whole bag Dead_Parrot Mar 2012 #5

EC

(12,287 posts)
1. Maybe he should be asking instead
Wed Mar 28, 2012, 11:47 PM
Mar 2012

of 'Is mankind contributing to that.' ..."can mankind DO anything about it"?

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