As World Warms And Debate Heats Up, Leaders Descend on NYC for Summit

"In a week that a massive march descended on New York City, in a summer scientists said was the hottest on record, and in a year U.S. officials are trying to curtail carbon pollution, the United Nations is about to begin its Climate Summit 2014.

Attending the event, which begins Tuesday, will be more than 120 heads of state. They are expected to announce their commitment for “reaching a universal and meaningful climate agreement in 2015,” organizers said.

President Barack Obama will address the summit Tuesday. He is expected to talk about moves the U.S. has made to address climate change and to urge the leaders of other nations to keep up an ambitious agenda to address the issue."

Chris Adams reports for McClatchy September 22, 2014.

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