HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama has vetoed two bills that would have blocked steps that his administration is taking to address climate change.
One bill would have nullified carbon pollution standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency. The second bill would have voided a set of national standards designed to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas pollution from existing power plants.
In a letter notifying Congress of his decision, Obama says climate change is a “profound threat” that must be addressed.
Some Republican lawmakers and presidential candidates scoff at the climate science.
Obama has made addressing climate change a priority. He recently praised a new international climate agreement reached at a Paris conference and credited his administration as being a driving force behind the deal.
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R/w exploding heads add toxic gases into the atmosphere.
Bravo, Mr. President. Loved that shot he took at the GOP as the only part of any government in the world that doesn’t believe in climate change, too!
Nice to have you as President. Thanks!
I love lame-duck Obama. Like Chris Christie says, he just doesn’t give a fuck what the GOPers think any more. More fuckless leadership, please, Mr. President.
Wait … what? Christie said “feckless”? Close, Gov. Donut, but no cigar for you.
This President, once again, has helped me “breathe” a little easier —