I don't care who is responsible for global warming, whether it exists or doesn't. Who could argue that pollution is bad? Isn't it a fact that cigarette smoking leads to lung problems? Is car exhaust any better? Are factories any less damaging? Let's design to have NO pollution. CRADLE TO CRADLE

glen burnie, savannah, usa

I am still amazed how people believe spin and hype without doing research. New energy sources? Why are we still using technology from the early 1900's? The gasoline engine has been outdated for decades. We need a replacement, not better fuel economy.

Brian Vaught, La Grange, GA, USA

Sarah Palin is a crazy extreme religious wak job. Her type should never be allowed in the white house. It is bad enough we had Bush for 8 years. This woman will roll back every protection and women's rights that have been hard won by women over the many years.

Jane, Savannah, GA., USA

Go for it Sarah! What really counts in this world is money and more of it! When every thing in the world is finally gone, we can stuff our mattresses with it!

Nelson, Hudson, USA

palin was brought on to solidify support among fundamentalists. she is a tool, a strategic play at its most cynical. mccain's win is a given and the addition of palins cloudy and closed 1st century worldview will be a loss to the world. we can no longer afford to indulge these regressive ideologies.

JKHuysmans, Arlington VA, USA

God is #1
He created you, all & me out there. Also the animals otherwise he wouldn't had them on the Ark with Noah & Family.
Also hate to be in your shoes when you meet our creator. Bad enough all else is going on.
Lets try to save what we can before the world falls apart.

Karen, Westciffe, USA

We can deny the fact that global warming is not caused by man. The question is can we take that risk? Palin seems to be an intellient woman but, is misguided if she thinks, she can take on congress as VP.I think she is being used by the powers in the Republican Party, Boy what a chess game.!!!!!

Lillie, richmond, USA

Not sure bout bears, and warming. But i do know that i had my first child at 16 and I raised 4 by myself & my mother is a wonderful person! Stop bashing Mrs. Palin for her kids! Does anyone know the politics of raising kids? Obviously not! Shut up until you have been in her shoes!

Robin , Munford, USA

Palin is radical and not qualified to be President but neither was George Bush. If that's the kind of leaders the idiot Republicans want to put in power so be it. George Bush couldn't even spell the word science let alone understand it. Palin can't understand it either. Obama all the way for me.

Paul S., Cary, NC, USA

I wouldn't vote for any republican anyway, but the more I read about their VP the more they disgust me........ I'm Obama all the way, more then ever. The same ol same ol party......... 8 years is enough........... Ulli

ulli clowers , Puyallup, US

I fail to see how global warming is manmade. The earth has been in extistance for billions of years and was subject to global warming and cooling long before we came on the scene. Man has only been here 100 to 200 thousand years. and The industrial revolution started in the mid 1800's

Jim, Holt, mi, USA

Since she is so well received in Alaska, I suggest she take her extremist views and take her family back there. With all her personal and family problems, it seems to me that she is needed much more there than in Washington. Sarah Palin, we can definitely do without. Obama/Biden 2008

angela, hsv, usa

Why do we even tolerate someone saying that they don't believe that global warming is man made? What happened to trusting the vast majority of scientist? Does she think God wouldn't do this to us? What about us abusing the land & animals God gave us, Sarah? Doesn't seem like she values those.

Pamela, Seattle, US

It's very frustrating to hear people like Sarah Balin tout their "let's go drill!" ideals. It's NOT just about decreasing our dependence on foreign oil. The rising cost of gas has a silver lining. We MUST invest in renewable, clean technology! Now is the time! Wake up, Palin. No bandaids!

Michele, Lakewood, CO, USA

Unless there's something in it for us, we are suddenly not religious and it's ok to allow death.
If folks believe that Valdez and could not happen again, they are mistaken. Oil companies are doing fine with the oil they have. Palin and her experience are jokes. All about the $. Stay home w/5 kids.

Germaine Kornegay, Burlington,

All animals are a part of God's Kingdom. If she is denying the Polar Bears' right to life, does this mean that Governor Sarah Palin is a Polar Bear abortionist?

John, Springfield,

I am so disgusted with these blasted Republicans and then
McPain gets Palin, another Pain ! but I hope that the
American people will wake up. We do not need the oil
on the Wildlife Refuse in Ak. There are other places. Lets
ruin the ocean. A few more spills, Whales,Dolphins will
love it.

Barbara Howard, McMinnville Oregon,

Sounds like the Republicans are running GI Joe and Barbie for President and Vice-President.

jim Louloudes, Fairfield, CT, USA

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reported on how global warming is really occurring. It seems no that those that don't believe in global warming are in the minority. If you really want to know why Palin wants this, check this out: http://www.commondreams.org/views02/0220-01.htm

D. St. Jean, Hooksett, NH, United States

Seems more likely to me that she's right. Bush has been against increasing our own oil production and they thought they found a way to put a halt to the U.S.'s largest producers. Think again, Bush. This lady has the smarts. I mean, if an animal really isn't endangered, why list it as such?

Marie, Sterling City, USA

Did you all forget that in the 1970s global cooling was all the rage. The one post on here regarding the volcano was dead on. We are not the only ones producing greenhouse gases. Mother Nature does so herself. Are we going to stop her?

Amanda, LaFontaine, IN, USA

And now for the truly scary part ~ Johnny Mac wants this woman to be next in line to run our country???? Riiiiiiight..... Forgive me for stating the obvious, but I think he may look back on this particular decision with a tad of regret...
Pro-life,
Pro-choice,
and I vote....
Peace~

Cherylana, Derry, USA

Sarah Palin will NEVER make it to be Vice President and i am totally Shocked anyone would want her to be the Mayor of anywhere. It just make's you wonder!
To many strike's againt you ms Palin, go take care of your children.

Nina, Deltona, America

Seems that those who claim to be pro-life are not really pro-life. They are anti-abortion, or pro-unborn-human-life, but they are not pro-life.

Laura, Cleveland, USA

OK. Sure, let's just use every bit of natural resource we've been given, forget the environment, or the wildlife. Without balance, mother nature will continue to give us more and more severe weather, and no amount of levees, or revenue from oil drilling will save us then. God bless the almighty $$

L. Jones, San Jose, CA,

It is completely egocentric idea to believe that humans have the right to use the Earth at any cost. We need to come together as a human community and decided to work with the planet, not against it . Many indigenous people have done it for centuries, it can be done.

Laine Evans, Bowling Green, USA

"kook global-warming nut jobs," yeah right. It's all one crazy conspiracy. We liberals are all banding together making up this story about global climate change so that...? So that what? What is in it for us? I think big oil and all its greedy profiteers have greater need to lie than we do.

shaina , eugene, usa

You religious zealots wave your flag pins and crosses around like they are your boyscout badges. Who wouldn't love their country and their creator? We all do. But the thoughtful individual cherishes and respects the God given creatures and resources within their nation, and all of creation.

Janet Nash, New York, USA

WHAT truly amazes me, is that the people who claim to be the MOST religious and God fearing, are the very same people who are so gluttonous (a sin) for oil and cash, that they are quite eager to systematically destroy the inhabitants of God's Eden. If you love the creator, you must love the creation

Janet Nash, New York, USA

I believe those of you who think your oil is more important than those animal's rights are inconsiderate and selfish. Along with this you are also only caring about the here and now but what about your grandchildren and great grandchildren who are going to have to live with the effects of this.

nikki, rome, USA

Anyone with half a brain knows that in spite of the supposed limitations on the listing, that the environmental extremists will treat this as the camel's nose under the tent. They will not rest until the polar bear habitat is cleared of all forms of human presence. It has happened before.

Rey Johnson, Highland, UT, USA

It really is very simple: Drilling for oil and gas doesn't require actually drilling INTO the polar bears, so I think its safe to say that the bears will be fine.They have endured mother nature and her cruelty for generations, compared to that, letting shell oil drill for oil is a cakewalk for them.

jon, Atlanta, USA

I ask if the polar bear goes, who can replace them? Sarah Palin, any US President? They cannot. Their magnificent beauty, and ability to survive in Alaska brings joy and admiration to everyone's hearts. Please be gentle with these creatures? Has Sarah Palin forgotten how precious they are?

Rita, Mulhouse, France

I am absolutely appalled by the Republican Governers demand that the polar bear should be removed from the endangered species list because it will hamper drilling for oil and gas. How utterly selfish can one be totally disregarding the right of coexistence for every living creature on this plannet

Stanley Green, Colchester,, UK

Evidence indicates a huge asteroid will hit the earth next month. That assertion is just as valid as the global warming scam. Both are made up from absolutely nothing. Quit coddling these enviro-kooks. Let's put them on a reservation in the Alaskan tundra, but away from new oil fields.

Joe, Wisconsin,

Your reporter has ignored one important part of this story: Palin's motivation and why Alaskans back oil exploitation. Around August every Alaskan gets a hefty check from the oil companies. Depending on the size of one's family and the oil revenues for the year, the bonus can run well over $1000.

Denis, Vancouver, Canada

Congress is the finest exponent of developing the Law of Unintended Consequences to its ultimate level. Re Jamie Lamb. You should feel sheepish, global warming has been cancelled due to lack of interest and education. Clue, look up the volcano in Chile this month. Check the CO2 levels released.

Desmond Taylor, Houston, USA Tx

This story has some serious omissions, among them:
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<br/> Although the ice melt up to the fall of 2007 had brought about a major retreat of Arctic ice, the reverse has occurred since then with record low temperatures, a long and severe cold winter and huge ice growth as a consequence.

Lewis, Victoria, Canada

If the ice does vanish then the cause of extinction will be bears getting shot as they try to eat Inuit children instead of seal cubs. The bears won't vanish, they will move to the next nearest food supply.

KR, Stockport,

Palin for President!

David, Minneapolis, USA

With all of the available information available on Global Warming how can Sarah Palin choose to side with the oil corporations and not the poor defenceless animal. We should be ashamed at ourselves for not doing something sooner. I feel that it's about time something was done and hope to see more.

Jamie Lamb, Victoria, BC, Canada

the bush government has finally did something correct , hopefully it will carry onward with more correct calls.

robert elliott, odessa ontario, canada

Good job Sarah Palin, standing up to the kook global-warming nut jobs!

C, Fbks, Alaska