First War, Now Warming

As if this administration hasn't misled the American public enough (promises of WMDs and being greeted as liberators come to mind), advocacy groups are now claiming that the White House pressured federal scientists to play down global warming. Representative Henry Waxman (D-CA) charged that "there may have been an orchestrated campaign to mislead the public about climate change."

Remember when Bush mentioned climate change in his 2007 State of the Union address?

"America is on the verge of technological breakthroughs that will enable us to live our lives less dependent on oil. And these technologies will help us be better stewards of the environment, and they will help us to confront the serious challenge of global climate change." (Applause.)

Yes, Mr. President. Global warming - or "global climate change" - is a very serious challenge. Please treat it as such by allowing scientists to express the gravity of the situation to the American public.