As the most powerful nation in the world, scientists and advocates for environmental action have long been saying that America needs to step up and lead the way. Even third world countries have said “If you don’t do it, we won’t.” It’s obvious that America is in a unique
position to take to the forefront of the climate crisis and hopefully help bring others into the fold.
This is why it’s exciting and brings me hope to hear Hillary, now our Secretary of State, say that the administration is ready to make a difference.

“The United States is fully engaged and determined to lead and make up for lost time both at home and abroad,” Mrs. Clinton told delegates from 16 countries at a State Department conference on energy and climate. “We are back in the game.” (from the New York Times website).

There is still a long road to go, both at home and abroad, but I feel like this is the first step in many towards an active participation in what is happening in and to our planet. I just hope that something can be done in enough time before the next administration comes in and reneges on all the progress we’ll make (a scary déjà vu…). We just have to garner enough support here at home so we can get America on board as well.

For the full article, please see:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/28/science/earth/28climate.html?_r=1&em

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Laurie Perini