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Tennessee's Climate Change Deniers

Meet Tennessee's climate change deniers.
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Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN-01)

Climate change denier

"Many believe greenhouse gas emissions are contributing to the gradual warming of our planet and changing of our climate. While there are many questions surrounding the science of the issue, it seems to me like we could develop a solution that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions without inflicting catastrophic damage on our economy."
[Vote Smart]

Call him: (423) 247-8161 | Email him

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Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. (R-TN-02)

Climate change denier

"I have seen over the years that most environmental radicals come from wealthy or upper-income backgrounds… I agree that human activity has effected [sic] the climate, but not to the extent some extremists claim."
[Congressman John J. Duncan Jr.]

Call him: (865) 523-3772 | Email him

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03)

Climate change denier

"I think we ought to take Al Gore, put him on an iceberg, and put him way out there."
[Times Free Press]

Call him: (423) 756-2342 | Email him

Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04)

Poor climate change voting record

Voted in support of S.J. Res. 24, a "resolution of disapproval" under the Congressional Review Act that would nullify the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan—the first nation-wide limit on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, and key climate change policy.
[League of Conservation Voters]

Call him: (931) 962-3180 | Email him

Rep. Diane Black (R-TN-06)

Climate change denier

"The far left-wing elements of this administration foresee a near future with carbon regulated as a pollutant and heavily taxed to discourage consumption and generate revenue. We must resist all of these radical approaches all geared to raise energy prices on American families and businesses."
[Vote Smart]

Call her: (931) 854-0069 | Email her

Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN-07)

Climate change denier

"[T]here is not consensus [on climate change] and you can look at the latest IPCC Report and look at Doctor Lindzen from MIT. His rejection of that or Judith Curry…from Georgia Tech. There is not consensus there."
[The Atlantic]

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Call her: (931) 503-0391 | Email her

Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN)

Poor climate change voting record

Voted in support of S.J. Res. 24, a "resolution of disapproval" under the Congressional Review Act that would nullify the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan—the first nation-wide limit on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, and key climate change policy.
[League of Conservation Voters]

Call him: (423) 752-5337 | Email him

Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN)

Poor climate change voting record

Voted in support of S.J. Res. 24, a "resolution of disapproval" under the Congressional Review Act that would nullify the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan—the first nation-wide limit on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, and key climate change policy.
[League of Conservation Voters]

Call him: (901) 683-1910 | Email him