The Planet Can’t Wait

The warnings are coming from frogs and beetles, from melting ice and changing ocean currents, and from scientists and responsible politicians around the world. And yet what is the U.S. government doing about global warming? Nothing. That should shock the conscience of Americans.

Usually, America’s political antics are forgivable, but not on this issue. As evidence grows that human activity is accelerating dangerous changes in the world’s climate, the Bush administration’s excuses for inaction are running out. History will not forgive political leaders who failed to act on this issue, and neither should voters.

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