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.

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