Energy and the Environment: Obama on the Record -- PICTURES

Obama -- 2009 Stimulus Law: Injected about $40 billion into clean-energy programs but included a $535 million loan guarantee to the now-bankrupt solar company Solyndra that gave GOP critics an opening. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Obama -- Keystone XL Pipeline: Obama delayed a decision on the controversial 1,700-mile pipeline that would bring 700,000 barrels of oil a day from Alberta, Canada, to refineries on the Gulf Coast. Hinted that he would approve it in a second term. (Richard A. Bloom)

Obama -- Clean Air: In the absence of congress­ional action on climate change, Obama’s EPA issued rules to cut global-warming pollution and other toxic emissions from coal plants. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, file)

Obama -- Fuel Economy: Obama struck a deal with auto­makers to raise vehicle fuel-economy standards from 35.5 mpg to 54.5 mpg by 2025, which would cut oil demand and fossil-fuel emissions, while boosting production of hybrid and electric vehicles. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)