Corporate Giants Commit $140 billion to Address Climate Change. #ThanksObama

[sheshe2]

In the immortal words of VP Joe Biden...this is a BFD!

US corporate giants including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway and Goldman Sachs are looking to invest at least $140bn to shrink their carbon footprints, according to media reports...

The committed funds will be utilised to cut emissions, provide financing to environmentally-focused companies, reduce water consumption, and produce 1,600 megawatts of new, renewable energy, which is enough to power nearly 1.3 million homes.

The announcement comes as part of the Obama administration's efforts to bolster private commitments to climate change, ahead of a summit in Paris later in 2015. The White House expects to announce a second round of similar pledges later from more companies, Bloomberg reported.

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Here's a White House fact sheet on The American Business Act on Climate Pledge - yet more evidence of the impact of President Obama's "pen and phone" strategy.

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Thank you President Obama.

[Thinkingabout]

1. Good, we need corporate assistance to accomplish climate change needs.

I also made note of the corporations pledges, this is a prime reason to work with corporations rather than complaining about them.

[mcar]

2. K&R

[Cha]

3. Wonderful news! President Obama is out there working for People and our Planet..

Mahalo she!

[sheshe2]

4. Yes he is Cha.

Thank you so much!

He is doing all, with a pen and a phone.

[Cha]

5. And, so is his wife, First Lady Michelle, she..

First Lady Michelle Obama Champions Students


First Lady Michelle Obama participates in a discussion on higher education in the East Room of the White House. The First Lady hosted the 2015 Beating the Odds Summit to recognize youths who have overcome substantial obstacles to persist through high school and make it to college, as part of the “Reach Higher” initiative


President Barack Obama makes a surprise visit to the Beating the Odds Summit, part of the First Lady’s Reach Higher Initiative, in the East Room of the White House (Photo by Pete Souza)



Jayson Rodriguez: Michelle Obama Talks Ambition, Educations & #TodaysKidsWillNeverLearn

Michelle Obama is nothing if not gracious. Since moving to the White House in 2009 following her husband Barack Obama’s presidential election win in 2008, the Chicago native has used her mantle as the First Lady to fight for military families, children’s health and young people’s pursuit of education. Her charm, intellect and warm personality have created a collaborative environment where politics are left at the door and people connect to get things done.

and more to the story.. http://theobamadiary.com/2015/07/23/first-lady-michelle-obama-champions-students/

Our country has had an incredibly awesome First Couple in our White House for the last 7 years and counting.. I'm thrilled so many are able to appreciate that, she.. including us!

[Kath1]

6. Right on!

Yes, this is a BFD! Very happy that President Obama is acting on this issue.