February 14, 2013

Will Prez Bypass Congress On Climate?

Geoffrey Lean, Telegraph


Google image

Are we witnessing a strange kind of symmetry? In his first presidential election Barack Obama constantly talked about taking measures to combating global warming all the time – as, indeed, did his Republican opponent, John McCain. But, once in office, he did little or nothing about it. In his second campaign he hardly mentioned climate change at all. Does that, equally paradoxically, mean that he will now take action.

Read Full Article ››

TAGGED: bypassing congress, Congress, President Obama, climate change

RECOMMENDED ARTICLES

February 8, 2013
Can Obama Pair Keystone & Climate Action?
Andrew Restuccia, Politico
President Barack Obama is approaching two of the most crucial energy decisions of his presidency: Should he disappoint climate activists by approving the Keystone XL pipeline? And should he anger industry groups by imposing tough... more ››
February 11, 2013
Will Congress Ever Agree on Climate Change?
Rep. Henry Waxman
Four years ago, Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) was trying to craft a climate-change policy for the entire country. But he only got halfway there: His massive bill to cap U.S. greenhouse-gas emissions passed through the House, but... more ››
February 8, 2013
Climate Issue Shoved in DC Closet
Amy Harder, National Journal
At a news conference where TV cameras in the back were nearly stacked on top of each other, an influential bipartisan group of five senators introduced legislation late last month to overhaul the nation’s immigration system.... more ››
February 6, 2013
Breakthrough Near For Offshore Energy
Coral Davenport, Nat'l Journal
In a season of political gridlock, a breakthrough could be near on legislation to promote energy production off the nation’s coastlines. more ››
February 13, 2013
SOTU Inspires New Drinking Game
Joe Romm, Climate Progress
The good news is I have a brand new drinking game. And the “ugly” news is below the jump: All the climate mentions from State of the Union addresses (SOTUs) and joint Congressional addresses from 1992 through 2012,... more ››