A Historic Commitment to Protecting the Environment and Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change | whitehouse.gov

A Historic Commitment to Protecting the Environment and Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change | whitehouse.gov

A Historic Commitment to Protecting the Environment and Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change

President Obama believes that no challenge poses a greater threat to our children, our planet, and future generations than climate change — and that no other country on Earth is better equipped to lead the world towards a solution.

That’s why under President Obama’s leadership, the United States has done more to combat climate change than ever before, while growing the economy. In fact, since the President took office, carbon emissions have decreased 9 percent, while the U.S. economy grew more than 10 percent.