Political Green: The Climate is Mum. Climate change has not been discussed in any of the three presidential debates, a first since this issue became recognized on the political world stage since the 1980’s. Even though Obama did not mention climate change he is waving a red flag of warning more than any other president. MORE >>

Must Reads: America Under the Gun | How to Win Any Climate Change Argument | Sequestration, Explained | Best. → Climate Change , Energy , Environment , Obama , Regulatory Affairs. Farewell, Obama's "Green Dream Team" —By Kate Sheppard | Fri Jan. Skip to Navigation. Skip to Content. Mother Jones. MORE >>

But now, after another year of record temperatures and stalemated climate politics, a more serious look at the science of quick-fix global temperature solutions may be coming. Global Change Research Program, the coordinating body for federal spending on climate research. The potential side effects, however, are serious.   MORE >>

If President Obama’s thoroughly embarrassing stumbling-block posture at Durban left any doubt about the softness of his conviction on climate change, the Keystone decision has just nailed the notion. It really would have been game over for the climate had the pipeline gone through. And it’s not one bit encouraging. MORE >>

Tomorrow President Barack Obama will visit Denmark to try to raise support for Chicago’s Olympic bid for the 2016 summer games. First lady Michelle Obama arrived in Denmark earlier and will, with the support of Oprah Winfrey, also try to help out with the lobbying. Photo credit: cmaccubbin. Let’s hope he is right. MORE >>