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INSTITUTE A nonprofit organization devoted to discovering. developing, and promoting free-maiket solutions to social and economic problems. PUBLISHER OF Budget & Tax News Environment 8 Climate News Health Care News School Reform News Climate Change Weekly Consumer Power Report School Choice Weekly POLICYBOT(t> ifit 1 he national LLU c.p^ringnouse -- -- for the best ava f able research and commentary on today's vital issues. 3939 North Wilke Road Arlington Heights. Illinois 60004 phone 312 377 4000 fa* 312 377.5000 think@heart!and org www heartland, org Memorandum -- November 6, 2017 To: Elected Officials From: John Nothdurfi, Director Re: Civil dialogue on global w armi Enclosed is a reprint of an absolutely remarkable interview with physicist William Flapper, Ph.D., one of the most prestigious climate scientists in the w orld. The interview was conducted in December 2016 by TheBcstSchools.org. an independent organization whose members "believe learning transforms lives for the better and should remain a lifelong pursuit." Dr. Flapper notes in response to one question: "It is time for governments to finally admit the truth about global warming. Warming is not the problem. Government action is the problem." (p. 15) Dr. Happer is the Cyrus Fogg Brackett Professor of Physics (emeritus) at Princeton University, former William Happer, Ph D. director of the Office of Energy Research, former director of research at the U.S. Department of Energy, and co-founder of Magnetic Imaging Technologies. He is also cofounder and chairman of the C02 Coalition. Elected officials face tough decisions about whether and how to address climate change. In a Policy Tip Sheet, Heartland CEO Joseph Bast explains, "Fossil fuels are the foundation of economic growth and prosperity. Taxing them or making them more scarce causes economic growth to slow, makes food and other essential goods more expensive, and many of the good things we take for granted are lost." He continues, "Subsidies to wind and solar companies destroy many more jobs than they create. Good-paying jobs in manufacturing are lost to China, India, and other competitors because energy prices here are artificially inflated hv unnecessary environmental regulations." If you would like more information about Dr. Flapper or environment issues, please don't hesitate to contact us! The Heartland Institute can send an expert to your state to testify or brief your caucus; host an event in your state; or send you further information on a topic. If you have any questions or comments, contact me at john(tt heartland.org or 312/377-4000. We are eager to get your feedback on this publication and Heartland's work on global warming generally. Please take a few moments to complete our survey at https://www.surveymonkev.eom/r/HapperTestimonv. William H I N T E R V FOCUSED CIVIL On Global Ml Tweet this! j An interview with physicist William Happer on #ClimateChange 1 William Happer is the Cyrus Fogg Brackett Professor of Physics, Emeritus, in the Department of Physics at Princeton University. A long-time member ofJASON, a group ofscientists which provides independent advice to the U.S. government on matters relating to science, technology, and national security, Happer served as Director of the U.S. Department ofEnergy s Office of Science from 1991 1993. Best known to the general public as a vocal critic of the U.N. JPCC "consensus " on global warming, he has been called frequently to give expert testimony before various I S. congressional committees on the subject ofglobal warming (climate change) In 20/5, hefound himselfat the center ofa new controversy involving a so-called "sting " operation organized by Greenpeace. A list ofsome of Professor Hopper's major research publications may be accessed here. 1 Reprinted with permission from TheBestSchools.org. The original interview appeared online here: https://thebestschools.org/special/karolv-happer-dialoque-qlobal-warming/william-happer-interview/ . TheBestSchools.org is a leader in school rankings--K-12. college, postgraduate, online, and oncampus--providing millions of prospective students with the information they need to find the right school for them. TheBestSchools.org is an independent educational website whose staff and advisory board believe learning transforms lives for the better and should be a lifelong pursuit. 1 E HEARTLAND INSTITUTE # IDEAS THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE ' 3939 NORTH WILKE ROAD ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60004 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Qrg U.S, Postage PFiro Oak Brook, IL Permit No, too STD 2072553 6542 GR 575 PI 3*******fiUTO**raXED BDC 605 73600.00 Hon. Scott Pruitt Administrator U.S. Environmental protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20460-0003 I * " I li 11 ' 11 *1 11 I 111 !l i 1111 111 It i1 1111 * r11 * fi 11