Al Jazeera America: When it comes to climate change, a major part of President Barack Obama's plan is to promote ideas and solutions at state and local levels.
Last month, surrounded by his task force of state, local and tribal leaders, Obama unveiled a national climate preparedness plan, pressing forward in his commitment to combat the effects of climate change in the United States.
The plan activates a variety of federal agencies to implement recommendations from the task force. The Department of Agriculture...