Republicans deny science ~ climate change alert!

Climate change is "science" and Republicans are in denial about its costs 

Applause erupted at the March 4, 2018 Democratic caucus in Topsham Maine when one of the candidates who spoke raised the subject of electing people who believe in science. In fact, the crowded room at the Topsham Town Hall caucus responded with unscripted and spontaneous applause.

Coincidentally, I found this "echo" letter to the editor, published in Tuscaloosa News. This letter is a somewhat surprising "echo" because it was published in a newspaper that's otherwise pretty conservative, or, at least, the letters to the editor would indicate the right wing readership~ except, for this letter:
By Abbie Patterson, McCalla Alabama

Alabama's two senators may be on opposite ends of the political spectrum, but one thing they can come together on is protecting our Earth’s climate. 

Being a Democrat, Sen. Doug Jones has clearly expressed his climate concerns, saying he believes in science and that he will work to reverse the impact of climate change. But, where does Republican Sen. Richard Shelby come in?

Most people think that being a Republican means that environmental concerns are pretty low on their list. 

But, climate change is slowly becoming more and more of a bipartisan issue. More Republicans are acknowledging climate change and both ends are working on environmental legislation. Most concerns with Republicans revolve around how climate change is impacting our national security and the federal budget.

One of Sen. Shelby’s main concerns has always been a balanced budget -- and this past year of hurricanes and forest fires is seriously threatening that. 

It’s time that we make climate change an issue for both Republicans and Democrats and keep Alabama's senators accountable. 

Call Sen. Shelby and Sen. Jones’ offices today and urge them to protect environmental funding in the federal budget.

On climate change, hold all of our senators accountable.