Tag: Barack Obama
Obama Pledges Support to Stop Wildlife Crime in Africa
Katie Edmonds July 2, 2013
A groundbreaking announcement from President Barack Obama during a state visit to Tanzania on July 2 will deliver much-needed support to African countries reeling under the onslaught of wildlife crime.
President Barack Obama speaks on climate change
Josh Laughren June 27, 2013
As the state of emergency is extended for another week in the wake of devastating flooding in Calgary, President Barack Obama takes an important step to chart the way to a safer future.
Species at risk from climate change
Guest Blogger February 8, 2010
Conservation groups react as U.S. Government finds that pika is "not at risk" from climate change
Accepting Nobel Peace Prize, Obama cites climate change impacts on “our common security”
Sara Falconer December 10, 2009
In accepting the Nobel Peace prize today, President Obama said that "there is little scientific dispute that if we do nothing, we will face more drought, more famine, more mass displacement -- all of which will fuel more conflict for decades. For this reason, it is not merely scientists and environmental activists who call for swift and forceful action -- it's military leaders in my own country and others who understand our common security hangs in the balance."