Hi, I'm on Al Gore's payroll!
Posted on 11/29/2007 6:06:15 AM PST by flattorney
Los Angeles, CA (Nov. 27, 2007) -- "They are both examples of how science has been politicized," declares Holly Fretwell, author of the new kids book The Sky's Not Falling: Why It's OK to Chill about Global Warming (Kids Ahead Books, 0-9767269-4-7, for ages 8 and up, Sept. 2007)
“Scaring people into believing something is not just dishonest, it’s disrespectful,” says Fretwell. “To create a better world, a better future, we should educate, not indoctrinate. Innovation comes from knowing the real state of the world.” "Think of how much money and time have been squandered based on inflated, scaremongering statistics and computer models," Fretwell asserts. "In The Sky's Not Falling, I give kids numerous examples of the environmental and health issues we have the technology to solve right now, and encourage them to think for themselves."
She continues, "Thanks to a news media that is firmly in the 'man-made global warming' corner, it's been difficult to get the word out that the science behind climate change is extremely uncertain. There is NO scientific consensus that climate change is in large part human-caused. Nor is there scientific evidence that even drastic changes in human emissions will have a significant impact on climate.” Like many such organizations, IPCC is made up in part of agenda-driven politicians. For that reason, its conclusions are suspect. Fretwell cites a recent example, one of many concerning the IPCC and its fear-mongering conclusions. It concerns Dr. Jeff Kuhn, a University of Hawaii solar astronomer. Dr. Kuhn believes that the sun has a great deal of influence on our climate, and as an IPCC advisor, wanted the latest report to acknowledge that. As reported by the Maui Times, however, "the [IPCC] panel was controlled by two men, Kuhn said, who were committed to the view that carbon dioxide is the important component of temperature change, and IPCC-4 leaves out solar components."
That's an astounding statement, one that gets to the heart of the current mania over global warming, and exactly the kind of thing that led Holly Fretwell to write The Sky's Not Falling, a book designed to inform, not indoctrinate, kids 8 and up when it comes to the topic of global warming, climate change and how to truly help the environment.
"Kids need to know the truth today in order to solve the problems of the future. Unfortunately, media and celebrity claims that ‘the debate is over’ when it comes to global warming have been successful at stifling contrary views. Yet it's just those contrary views that we should be pursuing. More debate, more questions, more science, and more information can help us more aptly respond." Thanks to books like The Sky's Not Falling, organizations like The Science and Public Policy Institute and Junkscience.com, and outspoken critics like Sen. James Inhofe, the message is getting through that global warming is more a political construct than a scientific one, that our environment is better today in many ways, and that innovation and adaptation, not government control, are the keys to a bright future.
As opposed to kids books written by wealthy Hollywood dilettantes, Holly Fretwell brings genuine educational credentials and practical experience to the environmental debate, giving kids the straight scoop about global warming -- and the potentially devastating human and economic consequences of politically motivated responses to it. The Sky's Not Falling: Why It's OK to Chill About Global Warming is a balanced look at a complex issue, offering a refreshing, accessible combination of science and economics that enlightens while it entertains.
That’s the scary part!
Paying a premium for JUNK SCIENCE indoctrination!
I am determined to make sure I don’t raise a JUNK SCIENCE space cadet with LIBERAL social leanings.
Hi, I'm on Al Gore's payroll!
LOL!!!
He looks like a cheerful, homeless person who lost his marbles years ago !
I ordered CHristopher Horner too. He may not be geared towards kids but it’s good to have some information in reserve when she asks questions. I saw it over at the Conservative Book Club ... so I thought it may be okay.
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I know for a fact that the Soros Shadow Party (“SSP”) will launch a major National priority defeat initiative in 2008 against Jim’s reelection bid. This includes funneling significant contributions to his Democratic opponent. I'm a compensated SSP expert and my GOP group tracks their activities very closely. One of the dirtiest elections I/we have witnessed was Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) 2004 U.S. Senate race. The seat became available when Don Nickles retired and the GOP “powers” wanted Tom to run for it. His Democratic opponent was Brad Carson, a sitting U.S. House Representative and Cherokee Nation tribal member. Carson also had significant Bureau of Indian Affairs connections that the Democrats-SSP wanted to exploit after he won the election. The SSP rolled significant money and outside resources into Carson's campaign. They ran some of the dirties total BS attack ads against Coburn I/we have read or watched. The only reason I knew about this Senate race is that it came up on our radar because of major SSP involvement. Luckily, two SSP major Oklahoma resources they utilized in 2004 are now in Federal prison after a significant FBI investigation. The SSP will do everything in their power to destroy Inhofe in his reelection bid. Obviously, Jim’s campaign will require major money and resources for him to be reelected. He has proven to be an outstanding and reliable National warrior for the GOP and conservative movement. His 2008 U.S. Senate race cannot be lost. – FlA
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