This objection coming from Bolton does not surprise me at
all. He is reflecting the President's views on the enviroment and
nature in general.George Bush has been the absolute worst
nightmare for those in science who are concerned about the
enviroment worldwide. A very good article on the BBC explains
how respecting nature can help to end poverty around the
world.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4199138.stm