Clinton, Stern to Emphasize Climate During Asia Trip This Week

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will arrive in Asia today with climate change as a prime focus. Clinton said on Friday that during her weeklong trip to Asia this week, she would demand a more "rigorous and persistent engagement" from Asian leaders in solving global problems such as climate change.  During a speech last Friday, Clinton spent much of her time talking about climate change and energy efficiency. Todd Stern, the State Dept.'s newly appointed Special Envoy on Climate Change, will join Clinton. In addition to China, they will make stops in Japan, Indonesia and South Korea. Read more at NY Times