Sen. Michael Jungbauer, R-East Bethel, isn't hot on the idea.
Jungbauer just completed his 12th appearance this summer - achieving a personal goal - addressing the topic of global warming. by T.W. Budig
ECM capitol reporter
Sen. Michael Jungbauer, R-East Bethel, isn't hot on the idea.
Jungbauer just completed his 12th appearance this summer - achieving a personal goal - addressing the topic of global warming.
He spoke in Ramsey City Hall on Wednesday (Aug. 15), and has appeared before civic groups and elsewhere.
Currently working on a university degree but a wastewater treatment patent holder, Jungbauer is skeptical about prevailing notions on global warming and the institutions he sees selling the idea.
This includes the popular media which he views as being spoon fed hype and mindlessly repeating it.
Systematic misrepresentation
"And it bugs me," he said of the systematic misrepresentation he believes surrounds the issue of global warming.
Jungbauer questions United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) findings that has carbon dioxide the most important human-contributed agent to greenhouse gas.
IPCC opined that carbon dioxide has increased by almost 100 parts per million in the environment since the dawn of the industrial revolution.
Current levels exceed any amount seen over the last 650,000 years, IPCC opined.
While such findings may seem academic, they have deep implications in energy policy and other societal areas.
Jungbauer, for one, views humanity as limited in its control of the world. "I think it's very egotistical of people to think they can control the environment," said Jungbauer.
Vehicle for the wealthy
Rather than being scientifically-driven, Jungbauer views the issue of global warming as a vehicle for the wealthy to change the business climate and make more money.
He does not dismiss global warming but sees an acceptable slowness to it.
For instance, Jungbauer opined that changes in sea level occur over lengthy periods of time.
Governments and seaside cities can readily adjust to the gentle rise of the seas, he opined.
Jungbauer has appeared alone and has also worked in conjunction with the American Property Coalition.
Senators Sharon Erickson Ropes, DFL-Winona, and Sen. Ann Lynch, DFL-Rochester, have sent a letter to Gov. Tim Pawlenty asking the governor to declare a special legislative session to address the aftermath of recent flooding in southeast Minnesota.
"We hope that you will consider calling the Legislature back to the Capitol after the damage is assessed to allow us to provide aid and relief to the victims of this disaster," wrote the senators.
Americans United for Change unveiled a television ad in Stillwater Wednesday (Aug. 22) criticizing 6th District Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann for her support of the Iraq War.
According to the group, 6th District religious leaders - Pastors Bill Eaves and Leigh Brown of Anoka United Methodist in Anoka among them - appeared in support.
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson has filed a lawsuit against ABC Humanitarian Trust and its sole officer and director, Sandra Belisle, in Hennepin County District Court.
Swanson alleges that ABC Humanitarian Trust is a sham trust, soliciting vehicle donations but providing little evidence the money was being used for charitable activities, among other allegations.
The Minnesota Association for Justice wants state lawmakers to create a I-35W Bridge Fund, and is offering volunteer lawyers to help claimants collect money from the fund.
Minnesota Association for Justice President Joe Crumley said the state needs to step up and take some responsibility for the bridge collapse.
He argues that state liability caps need to be taken off and various other immunities need to be removed.
Also, the 10-year period of time people have to file suit should be lengthened or removed, he opined.
When bridges are built to last 100 years, why should people who are injured on them only be allowed to seek redress for ten years, he argued.
The Minnesota Association of Justice is a coalition of 1,200 law professors, attorneys, paralegals and law students.
Department of Natural Resources boating safety specialist Tom Smalley is warning canoeists and kayakers to avoid flood-swollen southeast Minnesota rivers and streams.
"High water has made many rivers in Southern Minnesota dangerous to anyone in a watercraft, especially canoes and kayaks," said Smalley
"Fast currents and debris in the water and along river banks are making conditions hazardous for paddlers," he said.
Jungbauer just completed his 12th appearance this summer - achieving a personal goal - addressing the topic of global warming. by T.W. Budig
ECM capitol reporter
Sen. Michael Jungbauer, R-East Bethel, isn't hot on the idea.
Jungbauer just completed his 12th appearance this summer - achieving a personal goal - addressing the topic of global warming.
He spoke in Ramsey City Hall on Wednesday (Aug. 15), and has appeared before civic groups and elsewhere.
Currently working on a university degree but a wastewater treatment patent holder, Jungbauer is skeptical about prevailing notions on global warming and the institutions he sees selling the idea.
This includes the popular media which he views as being spoon fed hype and mindlessly repeating it.
Systematic misrepresentation
"And it bugs me," he said of the systematic misrepresentation he believes surrounds the issue of global warming.
Jungbauer questions United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) findings that has carbon dioxide the most important human-contributed agent to greenhouse gas.
IPCC opined that carbon dioxide has increased by almost 100 parts per million in the environment since the dawn of the industrial revolution.
Current levels exceed any amount seen over the last 650,000 years, IPCC opined.
While such findings may seem academic, they have deep implications in energy policy and other societal areas.
Jungbauer, for one, views humanity as limited in its control of the world. "I think it's very egotistical of people to think they can control the environment," said Jungbauer.
Vehicle for the wealthy
Rather than being scientifically-driven, Jungbauer views the issue of global warming as a vehicle for the wealthy to change the business climate and make more money.
He does not dismiss global warming but sees an acceptable slowness to it.
For instance, Jungbauer opined that changes in sea level occur over lengthy periods of time.
Governments and seaside cities can readily adjust to the gentle rise of the seas, he opined.
Jungbauer has appeared alone and has also worked in conjunction with the American Property Coalition.
Senators Sharon Erickson Ropes, DFL-Winona, and Sen. Ann Lynch, DFL-Rochester, have sent a letter to Gov. Tim Pawlenty asking the governor to declare a special legislative session to address the aftermath of recent flooding in southeast Minnesota.
"We hope that you will consider calling the Legislature back to the Capitol after the damage is assessed to allow us to provide aid and relief to the victims of this disaster," wrote the senators.
Americans United for Change unveiled a television ad in Stillwater Wednesday (Aug. 22) criticizing 6th District Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann for her support of the Iraq War.
According to the group, 6th District religious leaders - Pastors Bill Eaves and Leigh Brown of Anoka United Methodist in Anoka among them - appeared in support.
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson has filed a lawsuit against ABC Humanitarian Trust and its sole officer and director, Sandra Belisle, in Hennepin County District Court.
Swanson alleges that ABC Humanitarian Trust is a sham trust, soliciting vehicle donations but providing little evidence the money was being used for charitable activities, among other allegations.
The Minnesota Association for Justice wants state lawmakers to create a I-35W Bridge Fund, and is offering volunteer lawyers to help claimants collect money from the fund.
Minnesota Association for Justice President Joe Crumley said the state needs to step up and take some responsibility for the bridge collapse.
He argues that state liability caps need to be taken off and various other immunities need to be removed.
Also, the 10-year period of time people have to file suit should be lengthened or removed, he opined.
When bridges are built to last 100 years, why should people who are injured on them only be allowed to seek redress for ten years, he argued.
The Minnesota Association of Justice is a coalition of 1,200 law professors, attorneys, paralegals and law students.
Department of Natural Resources boating safety specialist Tom Smalley is warning canoeists and kayakers to avoid flood-swollen southeast Minnesota rivers and streams.
"High water has made many rivers in Southern Minnesota dangerous to anyone in a watercraft, especially canoes and kayaks," said Smalley
"Fast currents and debris in the water and along river banks are making conditions hazardous for paddlers," he said.
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