The Time for Ambitious Environmental Goals is Now: Why It Doesn't Matter Whether Clinton or Trump Mention Climate Change
http://www.counterpunch.org/2016/10/21/all-solutions-are-inadequate-why-it-doesnt-matter-if-politicians-mention-climate-change/ I meant no harm. I most truly did not. But I had to grow bigger. So bigger I got. I biggered my factory. I biggered my roads. I biggered my wagons. I biggered the loads … I went right on biggering… selling more Thneeds And I biggered my money, which everyone needs. From The Lorax by Dr. Seuss Some ado has been made of the fact that the major presidential candidates have barely spoken about the environment . Hillary Clinton acknowledges that climate change is a real phenomenon and should be addressed. Donald Trump has said it was a hoax and a money-making industry . (Which begs the question: Why didn’t he get in on that huge business opportunity?). Of course, Trump equivocates, then denies his global warming denial. Truth is, he really couldn’t give a shit. It has no bearing on his pursuit of fame and fortune. But does it matter ...