Chicago: Leading the Fight Against Climate Change

The video discusses Barack Obama's emerging role in climate change leadership and highlights Chicago's initiatives, such as green roofs, to combat climate change. It details the environmental benefits of these roofs, including cooling effects and emission reductions. The video also covers Chicago's response to past heat waves, emphasizing the importance of a monitoring system for the elderly. Finally, it outlines the city's ambitious goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 25% by 2020.

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