JLF President John Hood shared with the national audience of Investor’s Business Daily Monday his reasons for opposing an increase in the federal gas tax. Hood’s ideas also drew attention from the National Center for Policy Analysis. A higher gas tax is one tool touted by global warming alarmists searching for ways to cut carbon dioxide emissions. And speaking of global warming alarmists, their arguments will face the scrutiny of atmospheric scientist John Christy and economist David Tuerck in a JLF Headliner event next week in Asheville. The Citizen-Times highlighted that event Thursday. Speaking of the global warming debate, Paul Chesser of Climate Strategies Watch continues to draw media attention to the underhanded tactics used to promote alarmists’ ideas. Phil Kerpen’s National Review Online column today highlighted Chesser’s efforts. Charlotte’s Examiner.com and the Kansas Health Institute also cited Chesser’s work this week.