CLEAN : US carbon caps may be Obamas most significant climate action

The video discusses the transition from coal to renewable energy, highlighting economic benefits and policy frameworks. It explores state opportunities for CAP and trade programs and the significance of these measures in climate change policy. The potential controversies regarding the Clean Air Act and EPA's role are analyzed. The video emphasizes the importance of catalyzing renewable energy and energy efficiency innovations. It concludes with the USA's enhanced credibility in international discussions due to accumulated policy measures addressing greenhouse gases.

What is one of the main benefits of moving from coal to renewable energy?

• Economic benefits

• Decreased energy efficiency

• Increased pollution

• Higher energy costs

What is a potential issue with the new policies discussed in the video?

• They are too lenient on states

• They ignore renewable energy

• They might exceed the Clean Air Act's intentions

• They focus too much on coal

How might the new policies affect the transition to renewable energy?

• Slow it down

• Have no effect

• Catalyze and speed it up

• Make it more expensive

What is one of the broader implications of the new policies?

• They reduce international credibility

• They accumulate serious policy measures against greenhouse gases

• They focus solely on domestic issues

• They eliminate the need for international discussions

How do the new policies impact the USA's position in international discussions?

• They have no impact

• They make the USA irrelevant

• They weaken the USA's position

• They enhance the USA's credibility