"That is something I wanted to explain to the Australian people … regardless of your position on climate change that is the reality of life," he said.
Environmental, business, and international groups have long complained that, particularly given Republicans' concerns about the health of the economy, their lack of any position on climate change is fiscally irresponsible.
By Katy Lederer November 9, 2015 Environmental, business, and international groups have long complained that, particularly given Republicans' concerns about the health of the economy, their lack of any position on climate change is fiscally irresponsible.
Alcoa spokesman Kevin Lowery said his company will remain a member of the Chamber -- in spite of the group's position on climate change, not because of it.
In Australia, environment groups fearing the wrath of Tony Abbott, whose position on climate change matches the likes of Sarah Palin or Rick Santorum, must mobilise rather than remaining a small target.
The group is also facing growing public scrutiny of its position on climate change.
Environmental, business, and international groups have long complained that Republicans' lack of any position on climate change is fiscally irresponsible.
You can find the particulars of his position on climate change, and scientific research generally, in his 2012 book, "The Greatest Hoax: How the Global Warming Conspiracy Threatens Your Future".
Following a question from a caller about ALEC, Schmidt admitted that Google had made a mistake in providing ALEC with funding because of its position on climate change and its opposition to renewable energy.
The reversal of Newt Gingrich's position on climate change is just the most recent illustration of a problem that in part is driven by a calculated and cynical effort to defend vested interests, and in part feeds on a human tendency (reinforced by the prevailing economic model) to discount future threats.
