The Obama administration's announcement that the United States' power sector would deliver a 30% cut in emissions by 2030 was hailed by many as a breakthrough in meaningful action.
US Secretary of State John Kerry suggests the 鈥淯S is setting an example to the world on climate change鈥. Reuters said, 鈥淯.S. unveils sweeping plan to slash power plant pollution鈥 and the president of the World Resources Institute declared the proposals to be a 鈥渕omentous development鈥.