http://www.hillheat.com/articles/2010/11/10/wonkline-november-10-2010 en-us 40 Science Policy Legislation Action <p><i>From the <a href="http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2010/11/10/wonk-111010/">Wonk Room</a>.</i></p> <p>&#8220;Global warming may be making pesticide residues, heavy metals and household <a href='http://www.nature.com/news/2010/101109/full/news.2010.593.html'>chemicals more dangerous</a> to fish, wildlife and, ultimately, humans,&#8221; scientists warn.</p> <p>&#8220;We have to make it clear that <a href='http://www.universetoday.com/77842/mann-a-changing-climate-doesnt-have-a-political-agenda/'>the ice sheets are not Republicans or Democrats</a> – they don’t have a political agenda as they disappear,&#8221; said Michael Mann.</p> <p>Michael Bromwich, director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement, told the commission investigating the spill Tuesday that &#8220;efforts to ensure the safety of offshore drilling operations — including hiring new personnel to scrutinize permits and inspect rigs — could <a href='http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1110/44901.html'>fail without more funding</a>.&#8221;</p> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:17:00 -0500 urn:uuid:5572ee9f-5db0-40d7-b20d-9ae8cd0c10c1 Wonk Room http://www.hillheat.com/articles/2010/11/10/wonkline-november-10-2010