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The House of Representatives has been stuck in gridlock when it comes to climate change, in part because many Republicans deny the validity of climate projections. Heritage Foundation analyst David Kreutzer says that the announcement of climate hearings now doesn’t signal a change in Republican opposition to carbon regulation.
The House of Representatives is gridlocked on climate change, with Republicans skeptical of the science. The Heritage Foundation’s climate, energy and economics analyst David Kreutzer tells host Steve Curwood that despite their decision to hold hearings, Republicans aren’t changing their position on climate, and question government spending .