Jim Inhofe, Longtime Oklahoma Senator and Climate Change Denier, Dies at 87
Inhofe Served in Senate for 26 Years
James Inhofe, a long-time Oklahoma Republican senator and a staunch opponent of climate change legislation, has died at the age of 87.
McConnell Announces Death
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Inhofe's death on Tuesday. Inhofe had served in the Senate for 26 years and was known for his conservative views and his fiery speeches on behalf of defense spending.
Climate Change Denier
Inhofe was a vocal opponent of climate change legislation, famously bringing a snowball onto the Senate floor in 2015 to mock the idea that human activity is contributing to global warming. He also authored a book titled "The Greatest Hoax: How the Global Warming Conspiracy Threatens Your Future."
Inhofe's death comes at a time when the issue of climate change is receiving increased attention. His passing will undoubtedly spark debate about the future of climate policy in the United States.
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