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Mayors from around are in the middle of the three-day Climate Summit being held at the Essex House. And Mayor Bloomberg took the time to explain why mayors must lead the effort to address environmental issues. The NY Times reports that Bloomberg strayed from his prepared remarks and said:
The world really is looking to these cities for leadership. You’re not going to get this from other government bodies. You’re going to get it from the mayors of the world and the cities of the world, where they have to make decisions, and the consequences of their decisions are visible within hours or days. We are the ones that can take this world ahead.Bloomberg also took time to toot the PlaNYC initiative. Mayor Ken Livingstone, who implemented congestion pricing in London, told him, Can I just give you one word of warning?" Mr. Livingstone said during a news conference in Central Park. "There may be one or two people who will predict doom and gloom. Ignore them."
It's unclear who the reporter that asked Mayor Bloomberg during the press conference why Central Park streetlights were turned on in the middle of the day, but to whomever he or she is, you rule. This is the exchange via the Sun:
A flustered but quick-witted Mr. Bloomberg said, "I have absolutely no idea why the streetlights in Central Park are switched on. I'm glad you brought that to the mayor's attention. They shouldn't be turned on. I assume they are controlled by some kind of an automatic device which is malfunctioning."Streetsblog pointed out that Bloomberg is one of over 500 mayors to sign the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement: "Initiated by Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels in 2005, the agreement commits participating cities to reduce CO2 emissions to 1990 levels, matching the goals of the Kyoto Protocol, of which the United States is not a signee." Streesblog also found that Mayor Bloobmerg doesn't think city employees have the right to free parking.After a quick side conversation with his press secretary, he added that the lights were needed to power the sound system. "If it's not true, it just shows the creativity of my press secretary," he joked.
And since there were leaders from all over the world, Mayor Bloomberg also opened his speech with, "Good afternoon, everyone-and welcome to New York, the world's most international city, and in that spirit, let me also say bienvenidos - wilkomen - huan ying and bienvenue. I could go on in a few more languages, too, but I don't want to start an international incident with my accent."
Photographs of mayors at the Climate Summit by David Karp/AP
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Current incompetent stories regarding CO2 Causing Climate Change are a fraud.
Junk science is infesting the media, the Internet and public schools, affecting public health, squandering your tax dollars, poisoning sick people and miseducating our children.
Pseudoscientific claptrap abounds. Quackery is now found everywhere.
Consensus is NOT science. Educate, inform yourself, take a 9th grade science class.
Additional information http://www.InteliOrg.com/co2_climate_change.html
Stop listening to folks that have a financial interest in the subject. Unfortunately, many have learned to spin information, thusly have become intellectually and academically dishonest.
Unfortunately, we can no longer trust most of the media for information, as they no longer assign "Reporters" that investigate then report on a subject, most just parrot or reinterpret the information to fit their bias, thusly we have a world of disinformation and junk science.
Information Vetting: I have no financial interest in this subject.
Information Vetting: I have no financial interest in this subject.
That may be true, but you also have no understanding of the subject.
There tons of lights on the highways and streets which come on during the day. Bloomberg should send out the DOT on a mission to fix those lights.
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Unless you believe we can stop the next Ice Age like we can stop the next Global Warming..
Global Warming is the biggest hoax of the modern era. I enjoy how environmentalist suggest we should all free our minds and open them to new ideas. Here's an idea for you... Global Warming activist just want to expand government and increase its control over your life. For those of you worried about CO2, I got news for you... Stop breathing! You are expelling CO2.
It's good to see Mayor Nagin there, but then again, I guess that's to be expected. I figure he doesn't want Chocolate City (TM) to be Melted Chocolate City (TM) due to Global Warming.
It's all bullshit when you think about it . It's nice to see these politicians stepping up and making some noise about this issue . Until this country decides to get serious and stop polluting the environment things like the Hurricanes of two seasons will continue and intensify ! The companies profiting off of polluting the environment are some of the biggest contributors in American politics ! I watch the Weather channel and you can see the damage currently being done too the environment . It's a sad sorry state we've put this planet in, & it's up to us to correct the problem before it's really to late !
As we struggle to know our domestic enemies. No, matter your political party affiliation, and setting aside your thoughts on issues. We all need to remember what it is to be an American Citizen. We need to make sure our elected representatives obey their Oath of Office and keep their Oath of Allegiance. See http://tinyurl.com/2znnvl Know whom you are voting for.
As we struggle to know our domestic enemies. No, matter your political party affiliation, and setting aside your thoughts on issues. We all need to remember what it is to be an American Citizen. We need to make sure our elected representatives obey their Oath of Office and keep their Oath of Allegiance. See http://tinyurl.com/2znnvl Know whom you are voting for.