Calls to act on global warming precede Bush speech

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070121/us_nm/bush_speech_environment_dc

Calls to act on global warming precede Bush speech

By Deborah Zabarenko, Environment Correspondent 1 hour, 16 minutes ago

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Environmentalists, evangelical Christians and congressional and corporate leaders have called for action on global warming in the days leading up to
President George W. Bush's State of the Union speech.

Interest is particularly keen because of what Bush said in last year's address to Congress and the nation: that "America is addicted to oil" and that this addiction should be broken with technological advances and alternative fuels.

Since then, environmental activists and others concerned about the impact of global climate change -- more severe storms, destructive droughts, rising sea levels and higher insurance costs -- have looked for substantial steps from the White House.

Many have expressed disappointment. Bush's 2006 State of the Union speech may have unduly raised expectations, said Ben Lieberman of the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank.

[ClassWarrior]

1. Yeah, just because he SAYS it doesn't mean he'll DO it.

:eyes:

NGU.

[hatrack]

2. "Mah, fellow 'Murcans, ethanol, ethanol, ethanol!"

"More drilling, ethanol, cellulosity! Freedom, more drilling, oil industry tax exemptions, ethanol, freedom! Hydrogen cars, biodiesel, ethanol, voluntary programs, and ethanol, freedom, more studies. Thank you, and God bless 'Murca!"