Barack Obama seems poised and ready to deal with our major climate issues with the selection of some key players. Jane Lubchenco and John Holden were chosen as two of his top four scientific advisers.

John P. Holdren is a physicist and environmental policy professor at Harvard and will serve as the Obama’s science adviser and as director of the White House Office of Science and Technology.

Jane Lubchenco is a noted marine biologist from Oregon State University and will spearhead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration which overseas ocean and atmospheric studies in addition to performing much of the government’s research on global warming.

“Whether it’s the science to slow global warming; the technology to protect our troops and confront bioterror and weapons of mass destruction; the research to find life-saving cures or the innovations to remake our industries and create 21st century jobs - today more than ever, science holds the key to our survival as a planet and our security and prosperity as a nation,” Mr. Obama said.

Let us hope that Mother Earth is given her share of positive news this upcoming year!

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