Obama calls climate change ‘fact’, announces new energy intiatives
Climate change is a fact and requires immediate action, President Obama said Friday at a Walmart store in California, where he announced a series of sustainable energy initiatives.
Two years ago I ordered $2 billion in energy upgrades to federal buildings. Today Im ordering an additional $2 billion in upgrades over the next three years. And these upgrades will create tens of thousands of construction jobs and save taxpayers billions of dollars, Obama said.
Obama also announced that more than 300 organizations have agreed to expand solar energy, moves that he said will be good for the economy in the long run.
The president also proved hes personally committed to sustainable energy. The White House announced on Friday that the first familys residence has been equipped with American-made solar panels part of an energy retrofit aimed at improving the buildings overall energy efficiency.
Other measures to reduce the first familys carbon footprint include the installation of variable-speed fans and updated building controls at their home.
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So Keystone is a Dead Deal . right Mr. President