Senator James Inhofe Demands Justice Department Investigation into "Greatest Scientific Scandal of Our Generation"

Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) has called for a Justice Department investigation into what he claims is a "greatest scientific scandal of our generation," regarding global warming. Citing Climategate, a controversy surrounding the manipulation of climate data, Inhofe argues that the science behind global warming has been "cooked" and that the economic costs of implementing climate change legislation, such as cap and trade, would be catastrophic, with estimates suggesting a tax increase of over $300 billion per year.

In an interview with Neil Cavuto on Fox News Channel's "Your World," Inhofe stated that the science behind global warming has been debunked, and that the endangerment finding used to justify climate change regulations is based on discredited science. He also expressed frustration with the Obama administration's attempts to implement climate change policies through the Clean Air Act and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Key Takeaways:

• Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) demands a Justice Department investigation into what he claims is a "greatest scientific scandal of our generation," regarding global warming.
• Inhofe argues that the science behind global warming has been "cooked," citing Climategate as evidence.
• He estimates that implementing climate change legislation, such as cap and trade, would result in a tax increase of over $300 billion per year.
• Inhofe criticizes the Obama administration's attempts to implement climate change policies through the Clean Air Act and the EPA.
• He argues that the endangerment finding used to justify climate change regulations is based on discredited science.
• The senator also notes that the recent cold weather and snowstorms are evidence that the Earth is not warming, contradicting the claims of many environmentalists.

Statistics:

• $300 billion per year: Estimated tax increase from implementing climate change legislation, such as cap and trade.
• 5 years: Duration of the current cooling spell, which Inhofe argues contradicts the claims of global warming.
• 9 years: Length of the current cooling spell, according to Inhofe.
• 90%: Percentage of the scientific community that Inhofe claims has been misled by the discredited science behind global warming.

Sources:

• "Your World" interview with Senator James Inhofe on Fox News Channel (February 23, 2010)
• Federal News Service