Published: Friday, June 26, 2009
Obama: U.S. lags behind Europe on climate change
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says that European nations have moved faster than the United States on global warming and that he'd like to see America play a greater leadership role.
Obama told reporters at the White House today that he has been "very frank and blunt" with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in explaining the obstacles that have gotten in the way of climate change efforts at home.
Merkel said developed countries like the United States have an obligation to show leadership on climate change, even though other countries may be more affected.
"We are still working through the framework through which we could lead the international effort," Obama said.
He said he was hopeful the House would pass a global warming bill later today, and said that would be a good start.
Obama told reporters at the White House today that he has been "very frank and blunt" with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in explaining the obstacles that have gotten in the way of climate change efforts at home.
Merkel said developed countries like the United States have an obligation to show leadership on climate change, even though other countries may be more affected.
"We are still working through the framework through which we could lead the international effort," Obama said.
He said he was hopeful the House would pass a global warming bill later today, and said that would be a good start.
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