Earlier, I noted that DeSmogBlog, a blog which aims to de-bunk the spin from climate change deniers, had sharply criticized Democratic candidate Barack Obama for a lousy green plan. Now, after howls from others in the green movement, DeSmogBlog has apologized to Obama and withdrawn a “Smogmaker of the Year” award it had tagged him with:
While we would always hope for better, we must acknowledge that Obama’s position is a stunning improvement over the current standard and a clear notch up from the other serious contenders. We would like to apologize – to withdraw the award – and to wish him the best in continuing to refine and improve his position.