Conservative Climate Summit debates toning down hoax claims and litmus tests

The demonization of both the word climate on one of the political spectrum and fossil fuels on the other were front and center of the Conservative Climate Summit. “But rather a thoughtful discussion about making the most of what God has given us.” Curtis’ work around climate change has drawn national attention. “If you take people where they are, you will find they feel comfortable talking about this.” People don’t have to give up their conservative credentials to be good at this conversation, Curtis said. And no, we are not attempting to subvert the Republic.” Democratic candidate Caroline Gleich, who is challenging Curtis in the U.S. Senate race, said in a statement that the summit featuring oil and gas industry officials and Coates “is nothing more than a distraction orchestrated by the fossil fuel industry to delay, distract and hide their destructive impact on our health and climate.” “Utah doesn’t need more empty talk; we need leadership that delivers. While in Congress, Rep. Curtis voted against environmental protections time and time again,” Gleich wrote, “earning a worse environmental voting record than even Senator Mike Lee.” Curtis defended the invitation, arguing that oil executives and conservative think tanks have “moved on” while politicians were behind, feeling like they had to defend fossil fuels.