Obama abandons climate change policy

As the weather experiences a chaotic parade of climbing sea levels, record droughts and ferocious storms, President Obama continues to skirt around the issue of climate change, causing activists to take charge.
Thousands of protestors from social justice, environmental and community groups marched on Washington Feb. 17 as part of the largest climate rally ever held at the capital - and I must say, I don't blame them.
Activists demanded the president take action, after he made promises surrounding a new climate change policy in his recent State of the Union address.
They also protested the Keystone XL Pipeline Project, a proposed $7 billion pipeline that would run nearly 2,000 miles to connect Canada's oil sands to refineries around Houston and the Gulf of Mexico.
The new pipeline would spew carbon emissions into the air, possibly making America's climate issues even worse.
In his State of the Union address, Obama made it clear that if lawmakers don't act on climate change, he would.
"The fact is, the 12 hottest years on record have all come in the last 15. Heat waves, droughts, wildfires and floods all are now more frequent and intense. We can choose to believe that Superstorm Sandy, and the most severe drought in decades, and the worst wildfires some states have ever seen were all just freak coincidences. Or we can choose to believe in the overwhelming judgment of science and act before it's too late," he said.
But the president's lackadaisical efforts to appease those concerned for the climate just aren't working.
While he has great ideas and solutions to protect the environment, the president's climate change promises appear to be just that, promises.
During his State of the Union address, he completely ignored the impending plans for the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline, something many say is unnecessary.
This is the same pipeline he openly rejected in January, saying he needed more time for environmental review.
While the pipeline would promote trade between the United States and Canada, is it really a necessity for a country with so many other things going on?
The economy is still in a slump, gun control is one of the hottest issues in the United States and the weather is completely unpredictable and, in all honesty, a major cause for concern.
Last I checked, Obama was on the road to decrease America's dependence on oil from places like the Middle East and Venezuela.
Whether he truly wants to do something about climate change remains to be seen.
Obama supporters say it's the strong opposition from Republicans in Congress that is halting new climate change policies.
Without the support of Congress, there is only so much Obama can accomplish.
But the fact remains that he is our president, and he has a responsibility to protect this country the best way possible.
That means getting out there and taking action to create a better environment for Americans and most importantly future generations.
Only time will tell what will come of Obama's vow to combat climate change, but hopefully he will realize this is an issue that can no longer be ignored.