Obama Helps Endangered Fin Whales

Diplomatic sanctions were imposed on Iceland in an attempt to halt their commercial fin whale hunting. It is a definite win for the whales and the President’s actions should be recognized and applauded.

These sanctions mean the US will support and put efforts towards ending commercial whaling in Iceland as set by International Whaling Commission moratorium on commercial whaling.

Below are the details of the Presidents actions and described to a letter to congress:

1. Relevant U.S. delegations attending meetings with Icelandic officials and senior Administration officials visiting Iceland to raise U.S. concerns regarding commercial whaling by Icelandic companies and seek ways to halt such action;

2. Cabinet secretaries to evaluate the appropriateness of visits to Iceland depending on continuation of the current suspension of fin whaling;

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Solar on the White House!

The administration has announced that they will be putting solar back on the White House! This is a significant step towards clean energy. It symbolizes how our elected officials are finally meeting the demands of the clean energy movement. President Obama has also recommitted to making energy and climate issues a priority in 2011. Mobilization of people across the nation calling for clean energy and climate solutions has resulted in this great news. However, we must keep provoking and pushing for a clean energy economy. Thank the Obama Administration on their decision and urge them to do more for our climate.