2014年美国气候政策走势及其主要影响因素

Abstract:Based on the State of the Union Address，the paper analyzes the State of the Union Addresses and actual climate actions during the Obama administration，then explores the underlying causes of the congress’ legislation process and Obama administration’s climate policy choices，and ultimately predicts Obama’s climate policy in 2014. We find that Obama’s strategic choices and policy positions are driven by energy security，economic recovery and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The Obama administration’s achievements，however，cannot conceal institutional barriers during the climate decision-making in U.S.. U.S. climate policy will remain conservative in 2014.

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