"Visiting The Everglades, Obama Takes Swipe At Climate Change Deniers"

"President Obama used the backdrop of the Florida Everglades this Earth Day to highlight the dangers posed by a changing climate. He also took a swipe at Florida's Republican governor, who's been accused of discouraging state workers from discussing global warming.

'Climate change can no longer be denied,' Obama said. 'It can't be edited out. It can't be omitted from the conversation. And action can no longer be delayed.'

Earlier this year, the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting quoted former state workers who said they'd been instructed not to use the term 'climate change.' Florida Gov. Rick Scott denied issuing any such edict. But he's also ducked questions about whether he believes that a rise in heat-trapping carbon pollution is contributing to a climb in global temperatures."

Scott Horsley reports for NPR April 22, 2015.

SEE ALSO:

"Obama: Climate Change 'Can't Be Edited Out'" (InsideClimate News)

"In Nod To Rick Scott, Obama Says Climate Change ‘Cannot Be Omitted’" (National Journal)

"Obama Uses a Visit to the Everglades to Press His Climate Agenda" (New York Times)

"Obama Turns Up Heat on Climate Change Debate in Florida" (CNN)

"President Obama’s Earth Day Focus: Climate Change" (ENS)

"Obama Visits Everglades To Call for Action on Climate Change" (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

"In Florida's Everglades, Obama Wades Into Climate Change Politics" (Reuters)

"Obama Warns of Climate Risks in Fla., Where GOP Hopefuls Differ Over Impacts" (ClimateWire)

Source: NPR, 04/23/2015