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John Kerry: Mr. Climate
2013-01-25 09:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Politico: President Barack Obamas chief global climate cop wont be stationed at EPA or on the White House staff. Hell be at the State Department. Obamas choice of John Kerry as the nations top diplomat is the strongest signal to the international community and the smart set in Washingtons political class that the president is truly committed to striking deals designed to save the world. Add that to his mention of climate change in his inaugural address, and its giving hope to greens that Kerry...
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From John Kerry, Cautious Words on Keystone XL
2013-01-24 23:46:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New York Times: Appearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator John Kerry, President Obama`s nominee for secretary of state, was quizzed on Thursday about the decision he faces this spring on approval of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Mr. Kerry replied that he would ensure that "appropriate decisions" are made on the controversial 1,700-mile pipeline, which would carry oil from Canada`s tar sands to refineries on the Gulf Coast. He did not tip his hand on his position, but added that he...
John Kerry Says He'll Control Keystone XL Review as Secretary of State
2013-01-24 21:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
InsideClimate News: Sen. John Kerry made it clear Thursday that he will play a pivotal role in deciding the fate of the Keystone XL pipeline if he is confirmed as secretary of state. Ill make the appropriate judgments about it, he said, referring to the State Departments ongoing review of the 1,200-mile tar sands oil pipeline. There are specific standards that have to be met with respect to that review, and Im going to review those standards and make sure theyre complete. Kerry made his remarks to the Senate...
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