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TechnoratiMoore affirmed that Southern Baptists do care about global warming “because the creation reveals the glory of God,” but that science does not absolutely support humans being the main cause for global warming and that cutting carbon emissions will be in the best interest for the majority of the world’s population.
During last Friday’s conference, Bush said the goals and strategies will be set up by each nation and another meeting is slated for next summer to “finalize the goal” and set up a “strong and transparent system” to measure progress.
The president highlighted new technology, such as clean coal technology and biofuels, as potential tools to be harness in the battle to reduce greenhouse gases. Bush also advised more use of nuclear, wind and solar power.
“It was said that we faced a choice between protecting the environment and producing enough energy. Today we know better,” the president said. “These challenges share a common solution: technology.”
“We must lead the world to produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions,” Bush continued, “and we must do it in a way that does not undermine economic growth or prevent nations from delivering greater prosperity for their people.”
According to Assistant Secretary of Energy Karen Harbert, America’s greenhouse emissions dropped for the first time in Bush’s presidency last year based on preliminary data for 2006.
Harbert in prepared remarks said preliminary data suggested an absolute reduction in energy-related carbon dioxide emission of 1.3 percent for 2006 despite economic growth of 2.9 percent.
The White House-sponsored climate change conference convened representatives of 16 nations, the United Nations and the European Union. Bush said he hopes his initiatives will help countries come together on global warming after the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012.
“No one nation, no matter how much power or political will it possesses, can succeed alone,” said U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Thursday on the first day of the conference. “We all need partners, and we all need to work in concert.”
Christian Post reporter Michelle Vu contributed to this report.
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