Dear/. Science editors,
Please check your articles for integrity of sources. Especially on such a (politically) divided topic.
The scientific concensus is in overwhelming support of Gore on this one. Ask any reputable science journa.
Trust me, this is what I study every day.
Let us all remember that Freedom of Speech is a two way street. Just because you don't agree with someone, doesn't mean they shouldn't be allowed to say it publicly.
It just means that they have to defend their lunatic ideas. I don't agree with any of the articles linked, but they should definately be allowed to say it. If we had real spines, we'd just write a letter to the editor or that (or a more reputable) newspaper and fill their silly arguments with holes.
But I digress, no one's taking away their rights in this case. But keep this in mind for the discussion.
There is a regulation (at least in the US) for average fuel efficiency in automobiles.
It's called the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE). Enacted during the oil embargo, it limits the average mpg of a company's fleet. Typically, is is seen as the motivation for companies like Ford and GM to produce hybrid cars: it lets them balance their fleet agains gas-guzzling Hummers and SUVs.
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Dear /. Science editors,
Please check your articles for integrity of sources. Especially on such a (politically) divided topic.
The scientific concensus is in overwhelming support of Gore on this one. Ask any reputable science journa.
Trust me, this is what I study every day.
Let us all remember that Freedom of Speech is a two way street. Just because you don't agree with someone, doesn't mean they shouldn't be allowed to say it publicly. It just means that they have to defend their lunatic ideas. I don't agree with any of the articles linked, but they should definately be allowed to say it. If we had real spines, we'd just write a letter to the editor or that (or a more reputable) newspaper and fill their silly arguments with holes. But I digress, no one's taking away their rights in this case. But keep this in mind for the discussion.
There is a regulation (at least in the US) for average fuel efficiency in automobiles. It's called the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE). Enacted during the oil embargo, it limits the average mpg of a company's fleet. Typically, is is seen as the motivation for companies like Ford and GM to produce hybrid cars: it lets them balance their fleet agains gas-guzzling Hummers and SUVs.
I hope this happens to his BMW instead: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=3069 12