Pres Obama is at it again in India~Modi Shifts on Climate Change With India Renewables Goal

[Cha]

pic http://theobamadiary.com/2015/01/25/a-tweet-or-two-218/

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is ready to expand its use of renewable energy as a way to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, a signal that his government is moving toward joining an international deal on global warming.

After a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama in New Delhi, the prime minister said that his nation along with all others has an obligation to act on reducing the fossil-fuel emissions blamed for damaging the climate

The remarks represent a shift in India’s tone on global warming. It previously emphasized the historical responsibility of industrial nations for creating the problem, and the Indian government has been ambiguous about whether it will adopt domestic targets for reducing greenhouse gases. Modi’s comments suggest he’s ready to work with Obama on a deal in Paris in December that would for the first time require all nations, rich and poor alike, to restrain emissions.

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India is the world’s third biggest polluting nation behind China and the U.S., making Modi’s participation in the United Nations climate deal crucial. In November, Obama reached a landmark agreement with President Xi Jinping designed to bring China into a system limiting emissions

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2015-01-25/modi-shifts-on-climate-change-with-india-renewables-goal.html

[Cha]

1. KICK

[SunSeeker]

2. K & R

[Cha]

3. Hey SunSeeker! Mahalo

[SunSeeker]

4. My pleasure. Thanks for the post.

Good to hear our President continues to advance the interests of the US and the planet. Meanwhile, Boner is conspiring against him with Bibi, advancing the interests of a dog and pony show.

[Cha]

7. I know.. President Obama is out doing good in the World and his republicon enemies of state are

are conspiring against him and his quest for Peace with Iran.

[SunSeeker]

8. Good point. If only it were just a dog and pony show.

Boner's and Bibi's escapades could drag us into WWIII.

[Cha]

11. It wouldn't be for lack of trying, SunSeeker.. :(

[sheshe2]

5. YES!

Beautiful Cha~

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is ready to expand its use of renewable energy as a way to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, a signal that his government is moving toward joining an international deal on global warming.

After a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama in New Delhi, the prime minister said that his nation along with all others has an obligation to act on reducing the fossil-fuel emissions blamed for damaging the climate

Bravo~ Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has more brains than our GOP. Denial from them.

[Cha]

10. LOL.. it wouldn't take much to have more brains than US gop, she.. but I see your point!

Very important Climate Change Talks with the leaders of China and India.. How fortunate are we to have President Obama at this point in history?!

[Hekate]

6. My Gods.Obama's bringing in a third of the world's population with his efforts?! China, now India...

The Earth's two most populous nations are now on board with trying to mitigate climate change. Even after all these years of watching President Obama at work, I am just staggered.

On the other hand, it really does follow his well-established pattern, doesn't it? While his opponents are sneering that he is weak (or dictatorial, depending on the weather) and his alleged supporters are whining that he hasn't done anything lately (or since taking office, depending on the weather) he and his people are ever so quietly lining up the dominoes and then over they go.

[Cha]

13. It's a HUGE DEAL, Hekate.. Mahalo for getting the Significance of It! Yeah, while his opponents

are plotting against him and his efforts for Peace.. he's out changing the world!

[Recursion]

15. Particularly since he got India's *right* to sign on

That's very important going forward.

[Cha]

16. Yes it is, Recursion! And, you know the Kochead gops are hating it!

[2naSalit]

9. K&R

[Cha]

14. Backatcha 2naSalit!

[Recursion]

12. He couldn't get an explicit carbon target this time, but he did get a renewables % agreement

It's not ideal but it's an awesome step for the climate, and great news for American solar and wind manufacturers, not to mention for Indians who want electricity and breathable air.

[Cha]

17. Right.. not ideal but totally an awesome step.. mahalo Recursion~

[Cha]

18. KICK

[Cha]

19. KICK

[MADem]

51. Oh, that Obama~~~~!!!!

Selling used (hybrid and electric) cars to India, now, is he?



Helluva fellah~!!!!!

[Cha]

53. LOL! It really is hard keeping track with what he's up to when he goes to these Countries like

China and India(#One and Four of the biggest polluters on the Planet).. strengthening Ties and oh btw.. Selling them on.. Global Climate Change is Real, dudes!

10 Top Polluting Countries..
http://www.actionforourplanet.com/#/top-10-polluting-countries/4541684868

Mahalo MADem

[Cha]

20. KICK

[Cha]

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[hopemountain]

72. ^^ and this, as well^^

[Cha]

22. It's a BFD

[Hutzpa]

23. Big kick

[Cha]

24. Big Mahalo, Hutzpa!

[Hutzpa]

25. Mahalo to you Cha.

[Cha]

26. No problem! A'ole pilikia~

[BlueCaliDem]

27. That's my president! Always thinking about US rather than me, me, ME!

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could have Obama for president for another eight years? All the good work he's doing for us and our country (and Earth) is at risk of being undone by his successor. I mention "at risk" meaning, it's not necessarily going to happen under another Democratic president (and I have no doubt we'll have another Democratic president in 2017) but there is a certain risk that it might.

Anyway, not a time to be a debbie-downer. This is wonderful news and something I'm certain his most loyal critics on this site would praise as a good thing...right?

[Cha]

30. Yes. Eight years is hardly enough for such an intelligent, vibrant, compassionate,

Courageous, Good natured President, BlueCali!

This is Huge news! I'm glad some people recognize that.. lol

[BlueCaliDem]

32. President Obama is a godsend. He will, no doubt, be known in history as one of the best presidents

this country has ever been graced with. I'm terrified of losing him in two years, Cha. I really am. Eight years is certainly not enough. I can't think of any other president who can stand such unprecedented hostility, disrespect, and obstructionism as President Obama was made to experience...and then still get wonderful things done for the American people - even the ingrates and perpetual whiners.

I sincerely believe that President Obama should be carved on Mount Rushmore. If ever a president deserves to be with Presidents Washington, Jefferson, T. Roosevelt, and Lincoln, it's President Obama. I mean that with all of my heart.

[Cha]

40. I know exactly what you mean, BlueCali.. I feel the same.

President Obama does deserve to be on Mt Rushmore as one of our great Presidents..

Unfortunately I can see the teabaggers now.. climbing up to deface it because.. hate.

[Cha]

43. Speaking of Teddy Roosevelt, BlueCali.. Have this posted on my FB Page..

[BlueCaliDem]

62. It's almost too difficult to believe that President T. Roosevelt was a Republican

who actually went after corporation and stood for the working American. How low the GOP has sunken since, hm, Cha?

LOVE that graphic!

[Cha]

66. They're Kochbaggers now, BlueCali.. and Teddy Roosevelt would be disgusted, as would all the other

Repubs in history who actually stood for something of value.

[freshwest]

63. And there you have it, why I started missing this man when he was re-elected, already:

Be grateful for the 'now.'

[Cha]

67. Frank Schaeffer Nailed it, fresh! Mahalo for this very instructive graphic!

[Cha]

28. Cute.. Pres Obama and PM Modi at the Republic Day Parade..

http://theobamadiary.com/2015/01/25/indias-republic-day-parade/

[ucrdem]

29. saving the world one meeting at a time . . .

that's how it works when it works!

[Cha]

33. Lol.. saving the world one meeting at a time.. that's what former community organizers now World

Organizers do, ucr!

[ucrdem]

45. Thanks Cha!

It's always nice to pop in and see great news like this posted . . . of course it's also nice to see the My Posts tab light up now and then!

[Cha]

50. It is BFD NEWS.. Just hasn't hit others yet like it has us.

But, I'm going to keep trying~

[ucrdem]

52. Yeah sometimes it takes a while for the CNN spell to wear off

and sometimes it never does if you know what I mean . . .

[Cha]

54. Yeah, I know what you mean..

[Cha]

55. P.S.

Maybe they don't understand the title.. Big Shift on Global Climate Change in India.. should have put up instead.

[flamingdem]

31. This is a BFD!

As Biden would say

[Cha]

35. Yes it is, flamingdem.. glad you can recognize that.. Obama bringing in a 1/3 of the World's

population in on Renewable Energy!

[yuiyoshida]

34. K&R

for Climate change!

[Cha]

36. Mahalo yuiyoshida!

[yuiyoshida]

37. Kochira Koso Cha!

こちら こそ

[Cha]

38. I looked it up.. that's sweet.. thank you!

[yuiyoshida]

39. you're welcome

[Cha]

41. I'm kicking this thread because it's worth it.

[Cha]

42. K

[Cha]

44. Sign in the Crowd at the end of the Republics Day Parade in India..

http://theobamadiary.com/2015/01/25/indias-republic-day-parade-part-2/

Know the feeling

[napkinz]

46. this calls for impeachment!!!!

first China, now India ... what's next, the whole world!

when will this madness of trying to tackle global warming stop!

[Cha]

48. Like ucr says.. Obama.. saving the World one meeting at a time.. whether the teabagger deniers

thinks this calls for impeachment or not.. lol

Mahalo napkinz

[napkinz]

47. on a serious note ...

[Cha]

49. It's happening whether we see it or not.. no matter how much the teabaggers like to brag they're

not scientists, but...





http://www.bee2ah.com/Environment/climate-change-global-warming

Mahalo napkinz!

[BumRushDaShow]

56. K&R

Keep plugging!

Thanks for the update Cha!

[Cha]

57. I will keep plugging, BRDS.. thanks for the Plugging assistance! Stay safe and warm with

the upcoming Storm!

[BumRushDaShow]

58. Thanks!

Hoping we can dodge the biggest amounts by being on the western fringe of it.

[Cha]

60. Why not.. you've earned your break!

[treestar]

59. kick

[Cha]

61. Aloha treestar!

Mahalo for the for India recognizing Global Climate Change and wanting to do something about it with other counties!

[sheshe2]

64. Kick~

[Cha]

69. Thanks she.

[NickB79]

65. Sorry to burst your bubble, but Obama is pushing nuclear reactors

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/25/us-india-obama-idUSKBN0KX0OW20150125

(Reuters) - In a glow of bonhomie, U.S. President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled plans to unlock billions of dollars in nuclear trade and to deepen defense ties, steps they hope will establish an enduring strategic partnership.

The two countries reached an understanding on two issues that, despite a groundbreaking 2006 agreement, had stopped U.S. companies from setting up reactors in India and had become one of the major irritants in bilateral relations.

And in the meantime, India is planning on DOUBLING their coal output:

http://www.smh.com.au/business/mining-and-resources/energyhungry-india-doubles-down-on-coal-20150126-12y037.html

Coal production is slated to expand here in the coming months, part of the new government's ambitious push to double India's output to more than 1 billion tons annually to meet the needs of a burgeoning economy - with growth now set to outpace China's, according to several forecasts.

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Even under the best-case scenario, coal will continue to account for more than 60 per cent of the country's power capacity until 2030, according to one government model, although renewable energy such as wind and solar power will rise from 6 per cent to 18 per cent.

[Cha]

68. You're not bursting my bubble.. MY OP STANDS.

[Cha]

70. K

[Cha]

71. India ♥ President Obama And First Lady Michelle Obama

http://theobamadiary.com/2015/01/26/india-%e2%99%a5-president-obama-and-first-lady-michelle-obama/

[Cha]

73. KIck for those who just can't do it.. 50 RECS.. YAY! Environment!