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Energy fact check, analysis: State of the Union 2013
2013-02-13 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
KCET: Though Obama's 2013 State of the Union included the most extensive mention of climate change of any SOTU in history, the speech's energy and climate section was by no means its most moving portion. There were a few mentions of old Democratic talking points on increasing solar and wind capacity and engaging in research and development. In fact, the President only covered new ground on renewables when talking about one of the least-sexy facets of the overall issue: energy conservation. Here's the...
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State of the Union on Climate Change: What's the Rush?
2013-02-13 09:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Huffington Post: In his 2013 State of the Union address, President Obama affirmed his commitment to tackle the issue of climate change, "If Congress won't act soon to protect future generations, I will." He further stated, "I will direct my Cabinet to come up with executive actions we can take, now and in the future, to reduce pollution, prepare our communities for the consequences of climate change, and speed the transition to more sustainable sources of energy." Our nation is facing so many other pressing issues...
Obama on Energy and Climate in State of the Union Address
2013-02-13 07:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
InsideClimate: Here are the parts of President Obama's 2013 State of the Union address that were about energy and climate change issues, taken from the delivered text: Today, no area holds more promise than our investments in American energy. After years of talking about it, were finally poised to control our own energy future. We produce more oil at home than we have in 15 years. We have doubled the distance our cars will go on a gallon of gas and the amount of renewable energy we generate from sources...
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Anonymous Hopes to Disrupt Obama's State of the Union Address
2013-02-13 06:37:33| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
Rallying around the death of online activist Aaron Swartz, members of Anonymous launch 'Operation SOTU' in attempt to shut down webcasts and other online coverage of speech.
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State Of The Union Speech Promises Climate Change Executive Action
2013-02-13 06:32:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Huffington Post: President Barack Obama Tuesday night pledged that if Congress refuses to take action to stem climate change, his administration would act unilaterally. "I urge this Congress to pursue a bipartisan, market-based solution to climate change, like the one John McCain and Joe Lieberman worked on together a few years ago," Obama said, as McCain offered a tight smile from a back row. "But if Congress wont act soon to protect future generations, I will. I will direct my cabinet to come up with executive...
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