Obama claims green businesses will "have an ally in Washington"

James S Murray
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President-elect reiterates commitments to increase clean tech investment and engage in UN climate change negotiations

US president-elect Barack Obama yesterday reiterated his plans to rebuild the reputation of the US as a leader in the fight against climate change, promising a decisive break with the environmental policies...

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