janet redman, welcome to democracy now!out what president obama announced, with the epa announced last weekend and what it means. >> it is important to keep in mind there are three pieces to this. this is an exciting and important announcement, but it falls short of real leadership on climate change. there are a lot of doubles in the details we need to figure out. first and foremost, this is an incredibly important announcement. this is a first time the white is looking at.s. reducing greenhouse gas pollution from power plants. it is based on a finding from 2009 that when epa determines that greenhouse gas emissions to threaten the well-being of americans because they lead to climate change come over test negative impacts on families and the environment. this is an incredibly important announcement. it is important particular because climate change is an environmental justice issue. the impacts of climate change and the impact of pollution that come from power plants hurt people who are in communities of color and low-incom