To: President Donald Trump
President Obama: Award Climate Hero Dr. James Hansen the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Obama: Dr. James Hansen has done as much as any American to promote scientific understanding and public awareness about climate change. In honor of his unparalleled contributions to strengthening our nation and preserving our planet during more than four decades of public service, we ask you to award Dr. Hansen the highest civilian honor available, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Why is this important?
After 46 years at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, Dr. James Hansen recently announced his retirement. Dr. Hansen has been a true pioneer in raising awareness about climate change. In 1988, he was the first to unequivocally tell Congress that humans are largely responsible for global warming, and in the decades since, he has continued to make important contributions to climate science. He has also helped sound the alarm about the Keystone XL pipeline, writing that it would be “game over” for our climate.
Dr. Hansen has faced censorship, attacks from Fox News, harassment from climate change deniers, and lawsuits from climate denial outfits. In the face of these challenges, Dr. Hansen’s dedication to truth and scientific integrity never wavered. He has continued to tell hard truths about the climate crisis, and he plans to continue researching, writing, and advocating in his retired life.
Because of his scientific accomplishments and his bravery in the face of fierce opposition, Dr. Hansen deserves our country’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It recognizes those individuals who have made “an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.” It is difficult to think of an American who more embodies that description than Dr. Hansen.
Sign the petition below to express your gratitude to Dr. Hansen and to ask President Obama to award him our nation’s highest honor.
Dr. Hansen has faced censorship, attacks from Fox News, harassment from climate change deniers, and lawsuits from climate denial outfits. In the face of these challenges, Dr. Hansen’s dedication to truth and scientific integrity never wavered. He has continued to tell hard truths about the climate crisis, and he plans to continue researching, writing, and advocating in his retired life.
Because of his scientific accomplishments and his bravery in the face of fierce opposition, Dr. Hansen deserves our country’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It recognizes those individuals who have made “an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.” It is difficult to think of an American who more embodies that description than Dr. Hansen.
Sign the petition below to express your gratitude to Dr. Hansen and to ask President Obama to award him our nation’s highest honor.