Sec. Chu Explains Plate Tectonics To Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX)

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wonkroom.thinkprogress.org In an Earth Day hearing, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu was forced to explain to Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) how oil is found in the Arctic. Chu and other administration officials are testifying today before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where Barton is the top Republican. BARTON: Dr. Chu, I don't want to leave you out. You're our scientist. I have one simple question for you in the last six seconds. How did all the oil and gas get to Alaska and into the ...