I thought that in the wake of the recent climate change posts it would be a good idea to post a preview of my current event article for this upcoming week. On Monday, February 8, Roll Call published a poll conducted by Frank Luntz, "provocateur and Republican pollster" and one of the architects of the Contract With America. The poll asks the simple question: "Which of the following paragraphs about energy costs gives you the most favorable impression?" The paragraph that was most chosen (57%) is this:
"It doesn't matter if there is or isn't climate change. It is still in America's best interests to develop new sources of energy that are clean, reliable, efficient and safe."
Why don't we start from there?
Also, chosen third out of possible paragraphs is this: "Slightly higher energy costs today are worth the investment if they lead to more affordable, more efficient and cleaner energy down the road."
I close with my own question: Who has the larger incentive to lie about climate change, academic scientists? Or companies such as AEP or PEPCO?
--Mike
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