President-elect Barack Obama is now turning his attention to selecting members for the second half of his White House Cabinet, with important decisions to be made in the areas of energy, the environment, trade, and agriculture. While Obama has already appointed his economic and national security team, he has emphasized that other issues, such as climate change policy, will also be top priorities. The names of potential candidates for these positions have not been disclosed by his transition team. Obama is scheduled to hold a news conference on Sunday, the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, to honor those who have served the nation. Additionally, he will be appearing on a television news program where he may discuss future appointments. One significant supporter of Obama's campaign, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, is being considered for a role in the administration, possibly as energy or agriculture secretary. A spokesperson for Sebelius stated that she is honored to be considered and will support the Obama administration in any way she can, but declined to discuss specific job possibilities. The popular Democratic governor, who was a potential vice presidential candidate for Obama earlier in the year, has been a strong advocate for renewable energy in Kansas, aiming for 20 percent of the state's energy to come from wind by 2020. Obama has pledged to increase the use of renewable energy in the U.S. to lessen reliance on foreign oil suppliers. According to industry sources, Dan Reicher, climate director at Google.org and a former Energy Department official under President Bill Clinton, is being considered for the position of energy secretary. Another potential candidate is John Podesta, who served as Clinton's White House chief of staff and currently co-chairs Obama's transition team. Carol Browner, former administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under Clinton, is also a contender for the role of climate chief, with a decision expected in the coming weeks. The vetting process for these positions is still ongoing, with Obama officials determining how a climate official in the White House would impact other policy players. Potential candidates for EPA administrator include Lisa Jackson, who has experience as commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection in New Jersey, and Mary Nichols, who previously served as an assistant administrator for the EPA under Clinton. In terms of trade, Obama met with California Democratic Rep. Xavier Becerra to discuss the role of chief trade negotiator. Becerra, known for his cautious approach to international trade agreements, would be the first Hispanic to hold the position. Other top candidates for agriculture secretary include Democrats John Salazar of Colorado, Sanford Bishop of Georgia, and Sebelius, according to two anonymous farm lobbyists. Vice President-elect Joe Biden has selected Jared Bernstein as his chief economist and economic policy adviser. Bernstein held the position of deputy chief economist at the Department of Labor from 1995 to 1996.