Barack Obama
Politics
In COP26 speech addressed in large part to young people, Obama slams China and Russia for climate inaction and calls for global cooperation on climate
08 November 2021
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5 min read
Politics
The former president opens up about the urgency of the crisis and what he sees as the disconnect between our stated values and our actions
29 November 2019
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6 min read
Infrastructure
President says projects will still need to meet 'environmental safeguards', as he rolls back rules designed to limit flooding and sea level risks
16 August 2017
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3 min read
Politics
Former US President Barack Obama appeared in Milan yesterday to talk climate change and agriculture - Here's what you need to know
10 May 2017
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7 min read
Politics
President Trump postpones decision on US participation in the Paris Agreement after G7 summit
10 May 2017
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2 min read
Legislation
Reports suggest executive order to be signed tomorrow, targeting a wider range of environmental policy than previously thought
27 March 2017
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3 min read
Policy
US President expected to sign executive order to rescind major industrial emissions regulation this week with NOAA budget cuts also in the offing
07 March 2017
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3 min read
Politics
New President expected to take action to neuter social cost of carbon rules and fast-track oil pipeline approvals
23 January 2017
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4 min read
Politics
In one of his final acts as President, Obama arranges second cash transfer to Green Climate Fund in attempt to meet US obligations before Trump takes power
18 January 2017
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3 min read
Politics
US President praises progress on clean energy, but says bolder action is needed to save world from worst effects of climate change
11 January 2017
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3 min read
