The Political Climate: an ongoing commentary on the NH Primary and Climate Change

Yesterday the Supreme Court heard arguements in the case of Massachusetts vs. the Environmental Protection Agency.  Despite the efforts made by Massachusetts Assistant Attorney General James Milkey to turn the focus of the hearing away from a scientific debate, some justices continued to harp on the so-called “scientific debate” about global warming.  “We are not asking the court to pass judgment on the science of climate change,” explained Milkey.  However, Justice Antonin Scalia asked, “I mean, when is the predicted cataclysm?” and commented on the lack of scientific expertise. (Read it here in this article from Science Now and this article from the Washington Post.)

After one day the positions of each Justice seems quite clear.  Anthony M. Kennedy seems to be the key vote in what appears to be a split case.  

Earlier this week, TPC reported on empty ski slopes around the globe.  Now, snow is piling up in Colorado, but members of the ski industry still remain nervous about the looming threat that global warming poses.  This morning National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” reported this story about professional skiers’ concerns for the future of their sport.