Barack Obama on climate, equity and overconsumption

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The former president opens up about the urgency of the crisis and what he sees as the disconnect between our stated values and our actions

Whether you loved or hated President Barack Obama, you can't deny that the style of leadership — and approach to environmental sustainability — emanating from the White House has changed dramatically in...

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