James L. Jones' energy views worry some environmentalists
James L. Jones is Obama's new national security advisor. But he leads an institute that has challenged global warming.
Jones will not be responsible for environmental policy, but he has said energy is a vital national security issue. It affects domestic economic stability and international geopolitical relationships, particularly in the oil-rich Middle East. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
Barack Obama is being identified with Lincoln as a president who dares to bring in a "team of rivals" who will present him with a variety of views to mull over. Perhaps Jones was chosen with that in mind. But his position on climate change was represented all too well in the last eight years, and what we don't need now is a top guy who carries water for the oil/coal lobby.