News Roundup: Obama’s Energy & Environment Team
Filed under: Barack Obama, Energy Policy, Environment, Peak Oil
- Obama names choices for key energy, environmental posts – Los Angeles Times
- Experts comment on Obama enviro/energy picks - Reuters
- Obama’s Green Team – Christian Science Monitor
- Obama promises renewed focus on energy, environment – Bloomberg
- Obama rolls out energy and climate team – Washington Post
- Obama announces energy team - Politico
- Obama makes strong picks - News Release, Sierra Club
Transcript: Obama News Conference Announcing Environment and Energy Team | December 15
Filed under: Barack Obama, Energy Policy, Environment, Peak Oil
(Source: CQ Transcriptswire)
- SPEAKER: PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA
- STEVEN CHU, ENERGY SECRETARY NOMINEE
- LISA JACKSON, EPA ADMINISTRATOR NOMINEE
- NANCY SUTLEY, HEAD, COUNCIL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY-DESIGNATE CAROL BROWNER, ENERGY CZAR-DESIGNATE
- VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
[*] OBAMA: Good afternoon, everybody.
Over the past few weeks, Vice President-elect Biden and I have announced key members of our economic and national security teams. In the 21st century, we know that the future of our economy and national security is inextricably linked with one challenge: energy.
So today we’re pleased to introduce the majority of the team that will lead our efforts on energy and the environment. I say the majority, because we are going to be doing separate announcements for the secretary of the interior, who’s going to have a lot to do on energy policy. And, obviously, interior or — transportation and agriculture will be important, as well. Read more
Text: Obama Speech Announcing Environment & Energy Key Personnel
Filed under: Barack Obama, Energy Policy, Environment, Obama Transition, Peak Oil
Stephen Chu, Energy Secretary, Lisa Jackson, EPA Administrator, Carol Browner, Energy Policy Coordinator
Remarks as prepared for delivery (Source: Office of the President-Elect)
Good afternoon. Over the past few weeks, Vice President-Elect Biden and I have announced key members of our economic and national security teams. In the 21st century, we know that the future of our economy and national security is inextricably linked to one challenge: energy. So today, we’re pleased to introduce the team that will lead our efforts on energy and the environment. Read more
