President Obama
Obama: Climate change shift down to my kids
President says the “cliché” of thinking about his children’s future is partly responsible for climate change climbing up his agenda for his second term.
77% of Americans want action on climate change
New poll finds the majority US citizens believe climate change will be a big problem for US and 35% want to see ‘a great deal’ of action from the government.
Obama pledges climate change leadership in second term
President Barack Obama sets sights on a green growth message to build support for climate action in the USA.
Survey shows 77% of Americans think climate change is a priority
New poll shows turning tide in US attitudes to climate change and clean energy with overwhelming majority saying it should be on Congress’ to do list.
Obama can drive climate action at Doha talks: Figueres
Newly re-elected President Obama can seize momentum at international talks, says UN climate chief.
USA election 2012: Why Obama or Romney is a vote for 6°C
Only a shift in public opinion and the growing clamour from big business for climate action can turn the US position around, regardless of who wins the election.
President Obama breaks his climate silence on MTV
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Obama: “Climate change is not a joke”
US President provides hope to climate activists around the world with strong defence of green policies during main speech at the Democrat Convention
Romney and Obama quiz on climate change and energy highlights how close their policies really are
Presidential candidates say they have opposing views on climate change and energy policy but comments from a recent debate between the two suggest there’s less difference than some may hope.
Obama reaffirms commitment to UN climate change talks in key election document
The 2012 Democratic National Platform pledges support for international emissions deal, clean energy and fossil fuel subsidy cuts.
Obama administration backs biofuels as triple win for military, economy and agriculture
President’s climate change advisor and Secretaries for the Navy and Agriculture unite to back industry that could be worth “one million US jobs” following Navy’s Great Green Fleet trial.
Climate Live: Fires rage in Colorado, turtles under threat and Aussie Minister Craig Emerson makes a song ‘n’ dance about carbon tax
The latest international climate change news, debate and video from RTCC.
G8 leaders sign-up to Obama and Clinton’s climate plan
The world’s eight leading economies join US climate change scheme to reduce short-term “forcers” including methane and soot in developing countries.
Obama calls for American people to wean themselves off fossil fuels
President calls them the “fuel of the past” and calls for a more diverse energy strategy.
Gingrich calls US Navy backed algae biofuels “cloud cuckoo land”
Presidential hopeful calls prospect “cloud cuckoo land” despite heavy US Navy backing of new source of fuel.
Obama calls on Congress to end fossil-fuel subsides
In his latest speech, at Nashua Community College in New Hampshire, President Obama called on Congress to vote to end subsides to big oil and gas companies.
Obama budget boosts clean energy and cuts fossil fuel subsidies
Energy efficiency and renewable power are big winners as fossil fuel subsidies and carbon capture funding cut.
Obama: I will act on causes of climate change
US President Barack Obama uses his annual State of the Union address to explain how he is committed to promoting ‘clean energy’ across the country.
New Keystone XL route planned following Obama rejection
TransCanada says it remains committed to Keystone XL as Republicans round on President over jobs.
US Election 2012: Republican Presidential candidates on climate change
The first in a round of polls to find the Republican Presidential nomination kicks-off in Iowa today. RTCC examines the candidates’ track records on climate change.