CFACT Makes Holocaust Reference About UN Climate Process In Poland

Brendan DeMelle DeSmog

By Brendan DeMelle

onNov 21, 2013 @ 08:41 PST

Staying classy as ever, the anti-science Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT) sent a fundraising request to its fans this week and made a reprehensible reference to the Holocaust, likening the United Nations’ efforts in international climate negotiations to the Nazi concentration camps.

After writing that “there simply is no parallel” between the horrors of Nazi concentration camps and current UN efforts to address climate change, CFACT President David Rothbard went ahead and drew the parallel anyway.

Here is an excerpt from the email (entire message viewable in PDF and online):

By Brendan DeMelle

Brendan DeMelle DeSmog

Brendan is Executive Director of DeSmog. He is also a freelance writer and researcher specializing in media, politics, climate change and energy. His work has appeared in Vanity Fair, The Huffington Post, Grist, The Washington Times and other outlets.

Related Posts

uk/Farage’s Top Fundraiser Targets Oil and Gas Donations

onApr 25, 2025 @ 02:59 PDT

Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy has been attempting to extract cash from fossil fuel executives.

Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy has been attempting to extract cash from fossil fuel executives.

‘Canada First’ Conservative MP Attended Prayer Breakfast with Trump

onApr 24, 2025 @ 10:34 PDT

Bob Zimmer’s praise for Trump used to raise eyebrows locally. Now he’s trying to distance himself from a second MAGA administration.

Bob Zimmer’s praise for Trump used to raise eyebrows locally. Now he’s trying to distance himself from a second MAGA administration.

Analysis

A Rundown of Trump Allies That Have Endorsed Pierre Poilievre

ByMitch Anderson

onApr 23, 2025 @ 13:45 PDT

Concerned Canadians should take note of all the Conservative leader’s MAGA endorsements and vote accordingly.

Concerned Canadians should take note of all the Conservative leader’s MAGA endorsements and vote accordingly.

Alberta’s First Commercial Hydrogen Fuelling Station Removed Ahead of Edmonton Expo

ByDanielle Paradis

onApr 23, 2025 @ 11:43 PDT

American owner Nikola has filed for bankruptcy less than a year after the fueller was installed. Canada's Hydrogen Convention began Tuesday.

American owner Nikola has filed for bankruptcy less than a year after the fueller was installed. Canada's Hydrogen Convention began Tuesday.

Web Analytics Made Easy - Statcounter