tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2602141549066899855.post6379661016356960895..comments2023-10-05T09:13:09.754-07:00Comments on The God Blog: Pope attacks 'climate change prophets of doom'Brad A. Greenberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839334757237639415noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2602141549066899855.post-76024849647765253442007-12-12T16:22:00.000-08:002007-12-12T16:22:00.000-08:00Thanks for the comment, Jay. As I said, I agree wi...Thanks for the comment, Jay. As I said, I agree with what the pope actually said. But the way the reporter couched his opinion in the lede was, well, misleading.Brad A. Greenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05839334757237639415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2602141549066899855.post-59455078776914042682007-12-12T16:08:00.000-08:002007-12-12T16:08:00.000-08:00Be a little more critical in your reading Brad. I...Be a little more critical in your reading Brad. In a real paper, that piece occupies the editorial page. There is a great difference between their headline and his statements. For example: <BR/><BR/><I>"It is important for assessments in this regard to be carried out prudently, in dialogue with experts and people of wisdom, uninhibited by ideological pressure to draw hasty conclusions, and above all with the aim of reaching agreement on a model of sustainable development capable of ensuring the well-being of all while respecting environmental balances.</I><BR/><BR/>The US Catholic Council of Bishops suggests that parishioners take person and political action and encourage leaders at all levels to promote the growth of sustainable energy. They also recommend avoiding politicizing the issue and seeking guidance from the IPCC and UN organizations. (which of course is exactly what Arnold does and George doesn't) BTW, the UCLA Dept of Atmospheric Sciences was one of the first schools to do climate modeling. A man by the name of Yale Mintz. <BR/><BR/>A model of sustainable development. GWB would dirt his drawers over that idea. <BR/><BR/><I>"If the protection of the environment involves costs, they should be justly distributed, taking due account of the different levels of development of various countries and the need for solidarity with future generations.</I><BR/><BR/>The pontiff supports the Kyoto protocol philosophy of 'common aims but differentiated responsibilities.' The corporate horizon of next quarter's profit must be expanded to include our responsibilities to the next generation. <BR/><BR/>etc etc. <BR/><BR/>More from the Pope - <BR/>http://pewforum.org/news/display.php?NewsID=13338Jay Althttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11146408415375034447noreply@blogger.com