Obama: Climate Change Is Real, But Political Will Is Lacking

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Obama: Climate Change Is Real, But Political Will Is Lacking President Barack Obama reiterated the need to address climate change on Wednesday in his first press conference since winning reelection, but suggested that any legislative action to curb global warming was likely a long way off. Al Gore's 24-Hour Live Broadcast: 'The Dirty Weather Report' California Debuts Landmark Cap-And-Trade System FEMA Reportedly Failing To Find Temporary Housing For Storm Victims The Single Greatest Cause Of Sea Level Rise State's Wind Energy Goal Could Face Setback BLOG POSTS Gary Hirshberg: Just Label It Video: Stars Speak Up for National GMO Labeling How do we overcome the money and influence of the chemical companies controlling our federal government's approach to GE foods and labeling? We need millions of Americans to tell our federal government officials that we want transparency, honesty and labeling in our food system. Andrew Sharpless: Big Victory for Little Fish (and the Future of the Oceans) If you love the oceans you will love this news: State regulators in California just adopted a groundbreaking new policy that sets a new direction for forage fish. Wendy Gordon: Adjusting to the 'New Reality' California will be building the nation's most comprehensive electric vehicle charging network, and it will include "fast chargers" that allow drivers to add 50 miles of range in just 15 minutes. I really like the sound of that. But alas, I don't live in California. Leda Huta: Endangered Wildlife Reflects Troubled Waters The Endangered Species Coalition just released a report detailing 10 imperiled water-related ecosystems, and the imperiled wildlife that depend on them. Pay attention: there's probably a lake or river near you on the list. Dr. Reese Halter: Climate Disruption: New Delhi's Trees Need A Helping Hand Climate change is a citizen's issue; each of us is required to lend a helping hand. That means taking ownership of our urban trees including watering them during the drier summers, forthcoming.

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