BostonGlobe.com Political Headlines - November 19, 2012

• Bipartisan steps urged on climate change policy: Energy and environmental analysts warn that idealistic calls to action may hurt policy efforts, since political consensus is needed. Globe environmental reporter Beth Daley outlines.

• Phase in deficit cuts, economists say: No one disputes the federal deficit has to be cut. The argument is when. And most economists say not now. Globe business reporter Megan Woolhouse explains.