Can big climate plans move the needle?

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Democratic Presidential candidates are unveiling ambitious climate plans, including the latest from US Sen. Bernie Sanders. He’s calling for 100% renewable energy in the transportation and energy sectors by 2030. Is that even possible? And do big goals like this help or hurt? Marco Werman speaks with Harvard environment professor Dan Schrag.  

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