Hillary Clinton can’t coast on her belief in climate science

This weekend, Hillary Clinton reportedly will announce her candidacy for president. In doing so, she will be the only legitimate contender for the White House—declared or presumptive—who embraces the scientific reality of climate change.

Clinton could coast through the primary with an environmental platform that rests entirely on this fact and remain vague on her plans for climate action. But she would be blowing a tremendous opportunity.

Environmentalists aren’t sure where Clinton stands these days, though she did work to boost her climate credentials in two high-profile speeches months before the official launch of her campaign.

Hillary Clinton can’t coast on her belief in climate science

-New Republic 4/10/2015