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President Obama

Obama: Climate change shift down to my kids

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

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

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

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

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

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

President Obama breaks his climate silence on MTV

Climate Live: The latest climate change headlines curated by RTCC, updated daily from 0900-1700 BST

Obama: "Climate change is not a joke"

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

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

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.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus (blue shirt) observes an at sea biofuel replenishment by the Great Green Fleet

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

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

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.

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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"

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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