When publicly questioning global warming during his 2012 presidential campaign, Texas Governor Rick Perry __________.
a. relied on a 2009 study by scientists at Texas A&M University finding no evidence of climate change
b. was simply echoing the beliefs of most of the Democrats in the state legislature
c. argued for stricter regulation of the oil and gas industry by the federal government
d. was out of step with a majority of Texans who do believe that global warming is occurring
Question 2
Which statement is true regarding Texas's stance on environmental issues?
a. By 2007, Texas was responsible for more carbon dioxide emissions than the next two highest states combined.
b. Texas ranks within the top five in the nation for cleanest air and water.
c. By 2007, Texas had become the first state in the country to have its state legislature formally deny the existence of global warming.
d. Texas is the only state not to have enforced any federal conservation laws.