Statement on President Obama's decision to go to Copenhagen
Contact: Andrea Welsh/ 202-297-7723/ awelsh@edf.org
“President Obama’s decision to attend climate talks in Copenhagen is good news for the planet, and a great Thanksgiving gift for America. President Obama’s personal involvement in this historic event shows the U.S. is serious about protecting the climate and creating a clean energy future for the world. With the President attending, the odds of Copenhagen producing real progress leading to a final, effective agreement in the coming months just shot up. This strong support for international efforts to fight climate change, along with efforts to pass clean energy legislation at home, will ensure America’s place as a global leader in the 21st century clean energy economy.”
— Jennifer Haverkamp, Managing Director of International Policy and Negotiations
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