Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert asked whether the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management could alter either the moon’s or Earth’s orbits in order to affect the world’s climate.
Gohmert’s question was posed during a Tuesday hearing before the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands as members considered four bills to amend recreation permitting and other laws affecting the Interior and Agriculture departments.
“I understand from what’s been testified to [by] the Forest Service and the [Bureau of Land Management], you want very much to work on the issue of climate change,” Gohmert said, addressing witness Jennifer Eberlein, who is the associate deputy chief for the National Forest System.
“I was informed by the immediate past director of NASA that they have found that the moon’s orbit is changing slightly, and so is the Earth’s orbit around the sun. We know there’s been significant solar flare activity,” He added before asking, “Is there anything that the national Forest Service or the BLM can do to change the course of the moon’s orbit or the Earth’s orbit around the sun?”
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“Obviously, they would have profound effects on our climate,” Gohmert said.
“I would have to follow up with you on that, Mr. Gohmert,” Eberlein responded.
“Well, if you figure out a way that you in the Forest Service can make that change, I’d like to know,” said Gohmert, who became a target of criticism on social media for his line of questioning.
During the subcommittee meeting, members discussed four pieces of public land-related measures, including the Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act, which passed the subcommittee with unanimous consent during the last Congress, and seeks to give people more access to federal lands for recreational purposes through the issuance of special recreation permits.
Scientists have debated for decades about the effect of the Earth’s orbit on climate change. The Earth’s orbit evolves over time due to the gravitational pull of Jupiter and Saturn, according to NASA, which says that Earth’s current orbital cycle has spanned about 100,000 years.
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The Washington Examiner contacted the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
