Just a few days ago, when Harvey was but a tropical depression in the Western Gulf of Mexico, meteorologists predicted that it would strengthen into a hurricane and then stall along the Texas Coast, causing widespread, disastrous flooding in the region. No doubt, many in Texas and across the country ignored (and perhaps ridiculed) that forecast. Unfortunately, the scientists were right.
This week, our anti-science, pro-coal President will likely fly over the extensive flooding; if he sticks to his script, he will express dismay over the tragedy and promise that the Federal Government will provide ongoing assistance. Once the disaster has resolved, however, he will go back to denying climate change and other inconvenient science-based predictions.
A warming climate will surely increase the incidence of flooding events in coastal regions in addition to its other life-threatening effects across the globe. Yet, the fossil fuel industry, based in Texas, has long denied the role of human activity (specifically oil, gas and coal consumption) in global warming, contrary to the findings of its own scientists. No doubt, some evangelical ministers will blame the social tolerance of progressives for this divine retribution and our anti-science, pro-business EPA Director will go on slashing environmental regulations. The scourge of mysticism will maintain its grip on a large segment of human society, imperiling all life on our planet.
This week, our anti-science, pro-coal President will likely fly over the extensive flooding; if he sticks to his script, he will express dismay over the tragedy and promise that the Federal Government will provide ongoing assistance. Once the disaster has resolved, however, he will go back to denying climate change and other inconvenient science-based predictions.
A warming climate will surely increase the incidence of flooding events in coastal regions in addition to its other life-threatening effects across the globe. Yet, the fossil fuel industry, based in Texas, has long denied the role of human activity (specifically oil, gas and coal consumption) in global warming, contrary to the findings of its own scientists. No doubt, some evangelical ministers will blame the social tolerance of progressives for this divine retribution and our anti-science, pro-business EPA Director will go on slashing environmental regulations. The scourge of mysticism will maintain its grip on a large segment of human society, imperiling all life on our planet.
