Thursday, January 24, 2013

Climate change moves to forefront in Obama's second inaugural address


President's affirmation of climate science – more prominent than in the campaign – wins praise from environmental groups

Barack Obama said more about climate change in his inauguration speech – and expressed it more forcefully – than he did at any point in the 2012 election campaign and during much of his first term.

Climate change occupied a significant chunk of Monday's speech, and Obama did not stint on the language, suggesting it was a religious and patriotic duty to deal with the challenge.

See full Article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jan/21/climate-change-obama-inaugural-address