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Laugh or Cry? Obama's New Commitment on Climate Change
2013-01-28 21:56:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Huffington Post: In his inaugural address, President Obama spoke eloquently about his intent to address climate change, saying: "We will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations." Following on, the right-wing deniers predictably flew into a frenzy of obnoxious blather, largely serving to clog up the media. Meanwhile the liberals, progressives and enviros cheered with glee, as if the mere mention of the word "climate" were a big happy...
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Obama's climate promise
2013-01-26 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Living on Earth: In his second inauguration speech, President Obama called for urgent action to address our warming climate. Van Jones, former White House green jobs advisor and current director of Rebuild the Dream, joins host Steve Curwood to discuss how Obama can turn words into action. Transcript CURWOOD: From the Jennifer and Ted Stanley Studios in Boston, this is Living on Earth. I'm Steve Curwood. President Obama has pledged to fight climate change before, but as he spoke to the nation shortly after...
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Obama's climate volley sets oil industry's focus on EPA
2013-01-25 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EnergyWire: Oil and gas companies -- with their broad spectrum of interests in Washington, D.C. -- tend to steer clear of brawls over presidential appointments. Presidents are usually able to fill high-level positions, even during periods of intense partisanship. Still, political and energy analysts say this year could bring some surprises during the confirmation process, including push-back from the oil and gas industry. There are oil and gas-related issues to consider, particularly the regulation of hydraulic...
Obama's climate strategy starts to take shape
2013-01-25 13:21:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BusinessGreen: A senior White House official has revealed some of the policy interventions currently being considered by the Obama administration as it seeks to make good on the president's bold pledge to "respond to the threat of climate change". In the most detailed articulation of the White House's thinking on climate policy since this week's inauguration address, Brian Deese, deputy director of the National Economic Council, told a conference in Washington that corporate tax reform was likely to be central...
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Beyonce accused of miming US national anthem at Obama's inauguration
2013-01-23 21:35:35| Automakers - Topix.net
Beyonce sings the U.S. National Anthem as President Barack Obama and Senator Charles Schumer listen during swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013.
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