Obama Will Go to COP15 Climate Conference in Copenhagen

Tom Schueneman — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:11:05 +0000

The White House has officially announced that president Obama plans on attending the COP15 climate change conference held next month in Copenhagen from December 7th to the 19th.

Obama will give a speech at the conference on December 9th on his way to Norway to pick up his Nobel Peace Price on the 10th.

Obama had not committed to making an appearance at COP15, saying he would attend only if his presence would help lead to a successful outcome.

“Current Climate Policies Failing” - Jim Hansen Makes a Personal Appeal to Obama

Tom Schueneman — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:02:05 +0000

Leading climate scientist Dr. Jim Hansen, director of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, and his wife Anniek have written a personal appeal to both Michelle and Barack Obama on the urgent need to come to grips with climate change.

The Hansens open the letter with appealing to the Obama’s as parents and concerned citizens:

“We write to you as fellow parents concerned about the Earth that will be inherited by our children, grandchildren, and those yet to be born … Jim has advised governments previously through regular channels. But urgency now dictates a personal appeal.”

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Obama Will Go to COP15 Climate Conference in Copenhagen

“Current Climate Policies Failing” - Jim Hansen Makes a Personal Appeal to Obama

Leading climate scientist Dr. Jim Hansen, director of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, and his wife Anniek have written a personal appeal to both Michelle and Barack Obama on the urgent need to come to grips with climate change.