The U.S. Supreme Court says the Environmental Protection Agency has offered "no reasoned explanation" why it shouldn't regulate carbon dioxide, just like every other pollutant spewing from tailpipes and smokestacks. You'd think that would be a no-brainer, but ...
The court's four most conservative members -- Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito, both appointees of President George W. Bush, and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas -- dissented.
The implications are theoretically immense. Of course, Bush will probably just sign a piece of paper noting that he doesn't agree, and nothing will come of this until the next administration takes charge. Still, at least it's another victory for common sense. A squeaker of a victory, but close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.
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How do I put this politely? Hmmm.
David, you're wrong. And pointing to your own website only proves you can't be bothered to read genuine science.