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Obama: BP spill a reminder it is time to embrace clean energy

President Barack Obama says the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico “is the most painful and powerful reminder yet that the time to embrace a clean energy future is now”.

President Barack Obama, accompanied by Florida Governer Charlie Crist, left, makes a statement after he meets with local officials on Pensacola Beach
President Barack Obama, accompanied by Florida Governer Charlie Crist, left, makes a statement after he meets with local officials on Pensacola Beach
Published 16 June 2010, 01:21Updated 26 September 2016, 14:43