President Obama has unveiled his long-awaited climate change plan. Speaking at the White House, Obama announced plans to cut carbon emissions from U.S. power plants by 32 percent from 2005 levels by 2030.
President Obama: “I am convinced that no challenge poses a greater threat to our future and future generations than a changing climate. And that’s what brings us here today.”
Obama’s announcement comes as scientists warn 2015 is on pace to become the hottest year on record. We’ll have more on Obama’s climate plan with Naomi Klein after headlines.