The Sisters Slave (2019)House of Representatives' Committee on Science, Space and Technology sent a tweet on Thursday linking to an article on the conservative media outlet Breitbart, saying that Earth's temperatures are in a "plunge."
Judging from reactions on Twitter -- one of which was a stinging burn tweeted by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont -- many are finding it deeply and sadly ironic that the Science Committee doesn't recognize the overwhelming scientific consensus that climate change is real and influenced by human activity.
SEE ALSO: Large parts of West Antarctic Ice Sheet could collapse 'in our lifetimes'As Mashablereported today, for example, November was so warm in the U.S. that record daily highs outnumbered record lows by about 51-to-1. This year is likely to go down as the hottest ever on record.
Yet the tweet only barely touches on just how anti-science the Science Committee actually is.
.@BreitbartNews: Global Temperatures Plunge. Icy Silence from Climate Alarmists https://t.co/uLUPW4o93V
— Sci,Space,&Tech Cmte (@HouseScience) December 1, 2016
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
The committee's chairman, Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas, has spent much of the past two years defending one of his donors -- oil giant ExxonMobil Corp -- from allegations that it misled investors about the risks that global warming poses to its business.
A classic example of false news. https://t.co/ECOkzeBW9j
— Katharine Hayhoe (@KHayhoe) December 1, 2016
The truth? pic.twitter.com/zEZGzOF7vi
For reference: science. pic.twitter.com/VcIc4pvtjt
— 🇺🇸Joel🇺🇸 (@JoelNihlean) December 1, 2016
@housescience you are an embarrassment. Science *means* something. The scientific process & peer review mean something. Shame on you.
— CyberAnil CyberDash (@anildash) December 1, 2016
@HouseScience @BreitbartNews
— David Cameron (@davcams) December 1, 2016
Except for the fact that they're not plunging.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Smith and other Republican members of the committee have turned what used to be a quiet committee assignment dealing with weighty and geeky subjects, like NASA's space exploration plans, into another investigative panel within Congress, which is unprecedented in the panel's history.
In a statement on Nov. 4, Smith reacted to the enactment of the Paris Climate Agreement by referring to climate change as “science fiction.”
In 2015, Smith issued a wide-ranging subpoena to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), asking for all correspondence regarding particular climate research the agency produced. The Committee spent more than a year locked in a battle with NOAA's administrator, Kathryn Sullivan, a former NASA astronaut, over this subpoena.
Smith has received a total of about $700,000 in campaign contributions from the fossil fuel industry since 2008, of which at least $19,500 came from Exxon.
The Twitter account that came to people's attention on Thursday often reads more like that of a think tank or activist organization, spreading often misleading information about climate trends. The Breitbartlink is particularly interesting, considering that the former leader of that media company, Steve Bannon, is now President-elect Donald J. Trump chief strategist.
Given Trump's harsh view of mainstream climate science findings, it's possible that Rep. Smith will be even more influential in the next few years.
In other words, look for more tweets like this one, and more subpoenas.
Previous：Something for Nothing
Next：The Longest Miles
Presidential Confusion
Chloë Grace Moretz 'appalled' by new movie's fat
Dear smartphone companies, please give us smaller phones
Google's cool new art search helps even couch potatoes get cultured
Alliance Against Progress
How to watch Ariana Grande's Manchester benefit concert
More ripples in space time detected, casting light into black holes
We're mesmerized by this spelling bee contestant typing as she spells
WorryFree™ and Always on Script
Actress is forced to back out of job due to freak fidget spinner accident
Nudging the Lexicon
Twitter's LGBTQ heart emoji just got an inclusive update for Pride Month
'House of Cards' discovers VR, shows us its silly and deadly serious sides
Apple has paid out $70 billion to developers
After a Tragedy, the Ohio State Fair Endures
Tiny dragonfly cyborg drones have taken to the skies
'Splatoon 2' voice chat leaves us asking: What exactly is Nintendo smoking?
What the Essential Phone means for the iPhone 8 and all future phones
Epic Systems v. The Work Force
Besides asking Bixby to call your mom, now you can send her money, too
Hurricane Florence storm surges will be amplified by sea level riseTeens know social media is manipulative, but are using it more anyway145 tech leaders sign open letterPhotographer finds hidden beauty in seemingly ordinary park benchesPokémon Go players arrested for hopping zoo fence to catch 'em allWhat's with people in Netflix original movies wearing shoes IN BED?Donald Glover delivers moving tribute to Mac Miller, says he was the 'sweetest guy''Pretty Little Liars' star responds to body shamers with another empowering messageKid has brutally honest answer to homework questionThe Social Good Summit invites YOU to join the #2030NOW conversation IRLHow shops and restaurants are creatively cashing in on 'Pokémon Go'How to watch Apple unveil its new iPhones on Sept. 12Chance the Rapper closes ESPYs with stirring tribute to Muhammad AliPhotographer finds hidden beauty in seemingly ordinary park benchesPhotographer finds hidden beauty in seemingly ordinary park benchesCompany sends Trump 6,000 bags of green tea to make him 'smarter'Chance the Rapper closes ESPYs with stirring tribute to Muhammad AliKid has brutally honest answer to homework questionSarah Jessica Parker agrees 'Sex and the City' was 'tone deaf' on diversity'First Man' review: Damien Chazelle's moon landing movie soars Ryan Coogler will return to write and direct 'Black Panther 2' Amazon introduces its first cargo plane Chrissy Teigen helps Kim Kardashian mourn the loss of her BlackBerry The first Zika vaccine trials are underway, but research funding is running out President Obama got pumped up for his DNC speech to Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' Watch as Florida man gets rare look inside Hurricane Michael's eye HelpfulGift ideas for your friend who just landed a new job TasteAtlas is here to help you find good local food Not everyone loves hiking in Alaska, according to this logbook Time to talk about frog dissection on ‘American Horror Story: Apocalypse’ Android creator Andy Rubin working on phone that texts for you Hands on with the Razer Phone 2, a smartphone for 'Fortnite' addicts Facebook removes hundreds of pages and accounts that spread fake news We asked an Olympian what it's like to spend 4 years training for Rio Google mocks cryptocurrency as 'not real' in Call Screen ad Fyre Festival founder sentenced to 6 years in prison LGBTQ youth need a proper sex education, too Johnny Depp addresses 'Fantastic Beasts' casting controversy Trump announces economic advisers, and they're all named Steve Indonesian president quotes 'Game of Thrones' in speech on world economy
2.3418s , 8223.0703125 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【Sisters Slave (2019)】,Wisdom Convergence Information Network