State Senator Joe Read has introduced "An Act Stating Montana's Position on Global Warming"
"Section 1. Public policy concerning global warming. ?(1) The legislature finds that to ensure economic development in Montana and the appropriate management of Montana's natural resources it is necessary to adopt a public policy regarding global warming.?(2) The legislature finds:?(a) global warming is beneficial to the welfare and business climate of Montana;?(b) reasonable amounts of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere have no verifiable impacts on the environment; and?(c) global warming is a natural occurrence and human activity has not accelerated it." [Huffington Post]
Perhaps Joe cannot read, since the State of Montana Web site contains the following comments about how climate change will affect the state:
Climate Change in Montana
"Climate change will affect all of Montana's major economic sectors: agriculture, forestry, transportation and tourism, and energy supply. We may be challenged with decreased crop yields, longer forest fire seasons, reduced snowpack, and declining hydropower. The environmental costs may include reduced wildlife habitat and diminished water quality and stream flow. It is imperative that we all begin to do what we can to address this crucial issue for our own sake and the sake of the generations of Montanans to come."
http://deq.mt.gov/ClimateChange/default.mcpx
Climate Change & Forestry
Montana’s Forests in an Era of Climate Change
"Montana forests have seen a recent trend of major disturbance events, particularly insect infestation, fires, and drought conditions. In the near future at least, these trends will likely continue, and possibly worsen."
http://www.deq.mt.gov/ClimateChange/NaturalResources/Forestry/forestryClimateChangeEra.mcpx
Which side do you think will prevail in the Montana legislature?
"Section 1. Public policy concerning global warming. ?(1) The legislature finds that to ensure economic development in Montana and the appropriate management of Montana's natural resources it is necessary to adopt a public policy regarding global warming.?(2) The legislature finds:?(a) global warming is beneficial to the welfare and business climate of Montana;?(b) reasonable amounts of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere have no verifiable impacts on the environment; and?(c) global warming is a natural occurrence and human activity has not accelerated it." [Huffington Post]
Perhaps Joe cannot read, since the State of Montana Web site contains the following comments about how climate change will affect the state:
Climate Change in Montana
"Climate change will affect all of Montana's major economic sectors: agriculture, forestry, transportation and tourism, and energy supply. We may be challenged with decreased crop yields, longer forest fire seasons, reduced snowpack, and declining hydropower. The environmental costs may include reduced wildlife habitat and diminished water quality and stream flow. It is imperative that we all begin to do what we can to address this crucial issue for our own sake and the sake of the generations of Montanans to come."
http://deq.mt.gov/ClimateChange/default.mcpx
Climate Change & Forestry
Montana’s Forests in an Era of Climate Change
"Montana forests have seen a recent trend of major disturbance events, particularly insect infestation, fires, and drought conditions. In the near future at least, these trends will likely continue, and possibly worsen."
http://www.deq.mt.gov/ClimateChange/NaturalResources/Forestry/forestryClimateChangeEra.mcpx
Which side do you think will prevail in the Montana legislature?