Leading Texas Statewide Environmental Group Blasts GOP Presidential Contender's Remarks
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following statement should be attributed to David Weinberg, Executive Director of the Texas League of Conservation Voters. Mr. Weinberg is responding to comments made today by Texas Governor and Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Perry (R-Texas) on global warming:
"As Texas experiences one of the most terrible droughts in the state's history, Gov. Perry's comments regarding global warming are irresponsible since global warming only exacerbates droughts.
"The Lone Star State releases more heat-trapping carbon dioxide pollution – the primary greenhouse gas – than any other state in the union, but perhaps the significant political contributions Gov. Perry has taken from the fossil fuel industry has clouded not only our air but also his vision and understanding of sound science.
"The overwhelming consensus of the scientific community, as well as many in Gov. Perry's own party, is that global warming is very real and poses a serious threat to our long-term health and prosperity."
Media contact for TLCV:
David Weinberg, (512) 477-4424 or cell, (917) 232-4917. Email is dweinberg@tlcv.org.
The Texas League of Conservation Voters works to preserve and enhance the quality of life of Texans by making conservation a top priority with Texas elected officials, political candidates and voters. Find us online at http://www.tlcv.org, like us on Facebook.com/TexasLCV and follow us on Twitter @tlcv.
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