"None of that (grassroots movements to combat climate change) cures the sting of Obama's policies nor takes away the need to push him hard. Should he do the right thing on Keystone XL, a decision expected sometime in the next six months, he'll at least be able to tell other world leaders, "See, I've stopped a big project on climate grounds." That could, if he used real diplomatic pressure, help restart the international talks he has let lapse. He's got a few chances left to show some leadership."
My paraphrase: Environmental activist and journalist Bill Mckibben argues that the people of this country need to continue to pressure Obama to make the right decisions for the planet. Obama has a few key decisions coming up, namely whether or not to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. He has the opportunity to make a bold statement to the rest of the world and use the diplomatic power of the United States to move the world forward, rather than backward, in climate action. (Mckibben)
My Summary: Despite past failures, it's not too late for Obama to show leadership in climate action.
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| Webb, Michaela "Photographic Paraphrase" 2015 |
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