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Obama makes his final case for clean energy as President: decarbonization is ‘irreversible’
(Greentech Media, 9 Jan 2017) “This should not be a partisan issue. It is good business and good economics to lead a technological revolution and define market trends.”
In his first term, President Obama made clean energy and grid modernization a core part of his plan for revitalizing the U.S. economy. For decades, political leaders flirted with renewables as a way to make the country energy independent -- but it was the first time that a president succeeded at making renewables an economic growth engine .
In his second term, the president shifted his attention to climate change. It became a legacy issue for him. The steady advancement of renewables allowed Obama to make the case that lowering carbon emissions offers an immediate economic benefit, not just a hedge against long-term catastrophe. Federal emissions standards were crafted. And, consequently, a landmark global climate agreement was established.
And with just over a week left as president, Obama is making his final case for the importance of the low-carbon energy transition.
He's both taking a bow and making a plea.
Greentech Media, 9 Jan 2017: Obama makes his final case for clean energy as President: decarbonization is ‘irreversible’
