Here is the second new piece of scientific evidence in two days that President Obama should take notice off. The first was news of warming in Antarctica, but today’s news is much closer to home.
The majestic old-growth forests of western North America that stretch from Arizona to British Columbia are more vulnerable to climate change [...]

As President Obama ploughs through his troublesome large in tray, his inaugural promise to “restore science to its rightful place” could be ringing in his ears with an added sense of urgency.
One of his scientific advisors should show him a picture of Antarctica that has just been published that shows a red streak down the [...]

So finally Bush has gone and Obama has arrived. For anyone watching yesterday’s inauguration, there was a real sense of history being made.
But as Obama made his inauguration address, everyone was looking for clues as to what an Obama presidency will really mean in practice.

Millions of people will this afternoon stop what they are doing and watch President Obama’s inauguration. Whilst there is a real sense of history being made today, let’s not forget we should celebrate the end of eight disastrous years of the Bush Administration.
Bush’s supporters have been out in force recently trying to attack his critics. [...]

As America prepares for one of the most momentous days in its history tomorrow, everyone admits that the time for celebration will be short, because the time for action is so urgent.
Whilst the economy maybe Obama’s first priority, the need for action on climate is undoubtedly seriously pressing too.