Sierra Snub: ‘Climate Champion’ John Kerry Touts Natural Gas

Just when it appeared that the Sierra Club couldn’t be any further marginalized, it happened: Secretary of State John Kerry – who, throughout his career, has made climate change one of his top issue priorities – officially disagrees with the Sierra Club’s position on natural gas.
Here’s what Secretary Kerry said earlier this week:

“If we harness the power of the wind in Mexico and the biomass in Brazil, the sunshine in Chile and Peru, the natural gas in the United States and Argentina, then the enormous benefits for local economies, public health, and of course climate change mitigation could reach every corner of the Americas and beyond.”

Let’s take a moment to recognize why this is so important. The Sierra Club has lauded Secretary Kerry as “one of the strongest champions for climate action,” while the Natural Resources Defense Council said he is a “champion for action against climate change.” Both of these groups are critical of future natural gas production, claiming it is inconsistent with reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Most scientists and energy experts disagree with that position, but Secretary Kerry’s rebuke still holds enormous significance.

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