Jon Huntsman Says Science Should Drive Climate Change Discussions Jon Huntsman Climate Change Stance: GOP Candidate Says 'Conservation Is Conservative' WASHINGTON -- Touting a record that could complicate his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman challenged his party Thursday to protect the environment and acknowledge climate change as a real threat. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/29/jon-huntsman-climate-change_n_912884.html