CLEAN : Obamas climate plan big step

The video discusses the challenges of climate change, focusing on extreme weather and sea level rise, particularly in New York City. It explores potential solutions like a carbon tax and cap-and-trade legislation, while acknowledging the limitations of current regulatory measures. The political and economic context, including the recession and health care focus, is analyzed. The debate over the Keystone XL pipeline is highlighted, with considerations of future energy sources like natural gas and the potential for political change.

What is one proposed solution to address climate change on a broader scale?

• Building more pipelines

• Reducing healthcare funding

• Increasing coal production

• Implementing a nationwide carbon tax

Why was it challenging to address both healthcare and climate change simultaneously in 2009?

• Political stability

• Insufficient scientific evidence

• Economic recession and prioritization of healthcare

• Lack of public interest

What is a potential benefit of relying more on natural gas?

• It is a cleaner fuel than coal

• It is more expensive than coal

• It is less abundant than coal

• It increases carbon emissions

What is one reason the Keystone XL pipeline might not be stopped?

• Lack of public support

• Tremendous pressures pushing for its continuation

• Environmental benefits

• Economic downturn

What is the current political climate's impact on climate change policy?

• It provides an opportunity for policy changes

• It makes policy changes more difficult

• It focuses solely on healthcare

• It has no impact