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Free Market Perspective Dominates The Climate Policy Debate

November 15, 2011 by John Wilson
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As Grist’s David Roberts might remind us, Bob Inglis’ recent climate change commentaries are a throwback to an era when policy and appeals to self interest had a role in national politics. A year after reasoned debate abruptly surrendered to unhinged anti-environmental sentiment, Bob Inglis’ perspective is barely heard by the most vocal members of his Republican party, for whom “policy [is] merely an instrument to reinforce the status quo and punish out-groups.” [read more]

GOP Bob Inglis Goes 'On-the-Record' About Climate Change

November 18, 2010 by Scott Edward Anderson
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Whatever you think about Bob Inglis (R-South Carolina), you've got to hand it to him for going out "on-the-record" on climate change and calling out his peeps for missing the commercial opportunity. Here's a clip of his remarks via ThinkProgress [read more]

Congressman Bob Inglis: How to Engage Republicans, even Skeptics, on Carbon Legislation

March 31, 2009 by Jesse Jenkins
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Guest post by Alex Tinker, direct or of civic engagement, Focus the NationWhen the movement for a clean energy future looks for leaders, it often turns to rising activists like Billy Parish, environmental champions like Bill McKibben, outspoken atmospheric scientists like James Hansen, or international environmental justice heroes like... [read more]