In a May 31, 2014 address, President Obama highlighted new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) actions to reduce carbon pollution. This plan builds on existing efforts by states, cities, and

In a May 31, 2014 address, President Obama highlighted new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) actions to reduce carbon pollution. This plan builds on existing efforts by states, cities, and companies. For details on Carbon Pollution Standards, see here.

These efforts align with his long-standing commitment to climate action. As President-elect, Obama pledged "a new chapter of American leadership on climate change" at the November 2008 Global Climate Summit. View his 2008 speech here.

He further addressed climate change during the 2009 Copenhagen Climate Talks and again in June 2013. See his 2009 remarks here and 2013 speech here.

President-elect Barack Obama addressed the Global Climate Summit in Beverly Hills, California, on November 18-19, 2008, promising "a new chapter of American leadership on