Science Will Protect Us from Climate Change, Obama Says

Science can save us from the next Hurricane Sandy . That's what President Barack Obama will say today when he releases his Climate Action Plan, during a highly anticipated speech at Georgetown University. The plan , which consists of a long list of actions the executive branch can take with no help or hindrance from Congress, has three "pillars." One is to cut carbon dioxide emissions , two is to "prepare the U.S. for the impacts of climate change," and three is lead international efforts to achieve the same two goals. [More]