"George W. cares as much about climate change as you would expect from a Texas oilman"

This quote by Donella Meadows is a criticism of previous President George W. Bush's stance on climate change. Meadows implies that Bush, being a Texas oilman, does not appreciate climate modification and is not taking any significant action to address it. This is likely due to the truth that Bush's political career was heavily supported by the oil market, and he might have felt bound to secure their interests. Meadows' quote indicates that Bush's lack of action on climate change is not surprising, given his background and the interests of his supporters. This quote is a suggestion of the importance of having leaders who want to take significant action on climate change, despite their political or financial interests.