#1 – Obama for President! Being part of this historical moment was overwhelming enough to make us forget that the road ahead was not going to be as smooth as this charismatic and brilliant elocutionist made us dream. After 8 years of Bush’s era characterized by ignoring the threats caused by the warming of our planet, the over-exploitation of our natural resources, the toxic nature of many industries and the blatantly disregard for human health and the environment Obama’s arrival to the White House was lived like deliverance for most of green and climate activists and professionals. Although energy was at the center of its platform, we knew, based on conversation with its transition team that the environment will also be addressed. Continue Reading »