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Presidential Climate Policy Report Card: Obama, Trump, & Biden — A CleanTechnica Exclusive

October 4, 20203 years ago Michael Barnard

The climate action report card is much better for Obama/Biden and Biden/Harris than for Trump/Pence, which is unsurprising given President Trump’s rhetoric on the subject. The Obama/Biden administration could have done much more, and while a Biden/Harris administration would be much stronger on climate change action than the Trump Administration, it too has more work to do to get to a truly effective climate action plan.

New York Times Champions Two “Leave It In The Ground” Proponents — Jay Inslee &…

July 30, 20194 years ago Steve Hanley

If you want bold action on climate change, vote for candidates who advocate for reducing the amount of fossil fuels extracted, not just those who want to curb emissions. That’s the advice of two New York Times op-ed writers, including presidential candidate Jay Inslee.

America’s Pledge Outlines 7 Ways For US States, Cities, & Businesses To Step Up On…

December 11, 20176 years ago Joshua S Hill

America’s Pledge, an initiative launched to compile and quantify actions taken by US non-federal actors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement, last week published its first report in which it outlines seven ways in which states, cities, and businesses can step up to address climate action.

Thanks, Obama: 6 Big Climate Accomplishments From President Obama’s Tenure

January 12, 20177 years ago Guest Contributor

President Obama will soon be leaving the Oval Office. In the last eight years, the US has emerged as a global leader in the fight against the climate crisis. So we think it’s time to say goodbye and, “Thanks, Obama.” Here are six big climate accomplishments from President Obama’s time in office.

US Business & Investors Call On Donald Trump To Address Climate Change

January 12, 20177 years ago Joshua S Hill

An open letter signed by more than 600 members of the United States’ business and investor community has called on President-elect Trump, President Obama, Members of the US Congress, and Global Leaders to back a “low-carbon USA” and commit “to addressing climate change”.

Clean Energy Is “Irreversible” Says Obama, As EIA Predicts Renewable Success Despite Trump

January 10, 20177 years ago Joshua S Hill

The US Energy Information Administration claims that even if the Clean Power Plan is not implemented, natural gas and renewable energy will nevertheless remain the primary sources of new generation capacity.

Before Leaving, Mr. President, Keep OCS Oil + Gas In The Ground!

November 18, 20167 years ago sandydec

The Obama administration will soon announce its five-year plan for managing offshore oil and gas (OCS oil + gas leasing) from 2017 to 2022. Because of potential impacts on tourism and the environment, in its March draft version of the plan the President already scrapped an auction of Atlantic drilling rights in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

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