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Watered Down: The White House, The Smithsonian & Global Warming

-- Chris -- 05/21/2007

It was revealed today that the Smithsonian "watered down" the science of a global warming exhibit last April that focused on the effects to the Arctic. There was revealed to be an intentional altering of facts and the way facts were presented in such a way to cast doubt on whether or not global warming was actually occurring and if it was caused by humans. It seems the Smithsonian knows which side it's bread is buttered on, and "toned down" the exhibit for fears of angering the White House or Congress, according a former administrator at the museum. Why would the Smithsonian care about angering Washington? Almost all of the Smithsonian's budget comes from tax-payer dollars, therefore any risk of provoking "ire" from key politicians also means a risk of provoking funding cuts.

This is yet another example of why we need presidential leadership on global warming.

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