By — Adelyn Baxter Adelyn Baxter Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/obama-weve-got-to-accelerate-the-transition-away-from-old-dirtier-energy Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Obama: ‘We’ve got to accelerate the transition away from old, dirtier energy’ Politics Jan 12, 2016 10:49 PM EST To address climate change and the increased demand for better energy technology, President Barack Obama, in his final State of the Union address, promised to invest in clean energy sources and rethink the nation’s approach to coal and oil. “Rather than subsidize the past, we should invest in the future – especially in communities that rely on fossil fuels,” Mr. Obama said. FULL SPEECH: President Obama’s 2016 State of the Union Address A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Adelyn Baxter Adelyn Baxter
To address climate change and the increased demand for better energy technology, President Barack Obama, in his final State of the Union address, promised to invest in clean energy sources and rethink the nation’s approach to coal and oil. “Rather than subsidize the past, we should invest in the future – especially in communities that rely on fossil fuels,” Mr. Obama said. FULL SPEECH: President Obama’s 2016 State of the Union Address A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now