Pelley in paris today, president obama warned that the world is fast approaching the hour when it will be too late to save the planet from Climate Change. Before the unprecedented global summit meeting, mr. Obama acknowledged the threat of terrorism, placing a tribute at one of the scenes of the recent attacks. Then he told 151 heads of state and government that a deal to cut Carbon Emissions would be an act of defiance against terror. In our new cbs News New York times poll, 66 of americans said the u. S. Should join an International Treaty to reduce emissions. When asked whether its more important to protect the environment or stimulate the economy, 54 chose the environment. 34 the economy. We have team of correspondents covering this all around the world. First Margaret Brennan with the president. Ive come here personally as the leader of the Worlds Largest economy and the second largest emitter, to say that the United States of america not only recognizes our role in creating this
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34 the economy. We have team of correspondents covering this all around the world. First Margaret Brennan with the president. Ive come here personally as the leader of the Worlds Largest economy and the second largest emitter, to say that the United States of america not only recognizes our role in creating this problem, we embrace our responsibility to do something about it. Reporter president obama came to office promising to slow Climate Change. Today he pressed china and india, the worlds other top polluters, to join him. And he offered to help poorer countries convert to clean energy. The goal is to get 147 countries to reduce Carbon Emissions enough to keep Global Warming below 3. 6 degrees fahrenheit. Thats the level some scientists believe would prevent natural disasters like floods and droughts. President obama said those types of events are a risk to Global Security and praised france for hosting the summit just two weeks after the terror attacks. What greater rejection of th
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Covering this all around the world. First Margaret Brennan with the president. Ive come here personally as the leader of the Worlds Largest economy and the second largest emitter, to say that the United States of america not only recognizes our role in creating this problem, we embrace our responsibility to do something about it. Reporter president obama came to office promising to slow Climate Change. Today he pressed china and india, the worlds other top polluters, to join him. And he offered to help poorer countries convert to clean energy. The goal is to get 147 countries to reduce Carbon Emissions enough to keep Global Warming below 3. 6 degrees fahrenheit. Thats the level some scientists believe would prevent natural disasters like floods and droughts. President obama said those types of events are a risk to Global Security and praised france for weeks after the terror attacks. What greater rejection of those who would tear down our world than marshaling our best efforts to save