A common point of view in America is addressing Global Warming is going to require major political changes.  On the right they believe the economy will be majorly effected by a switch to renewable energy.  On the left the view is that politicians including Obama are doing to little to address environmental issues specifically global warming and there is need for major changes in government to address global warming.   Depending on the results of the 2016 election these views could be completely wrong.  Through tax credits for using renewables and the Clean Power Plan which will help move away from coal the most dirty carbon based fuel.  Both of these plans led by the Obama administration will help lead a energy revolution but will not cause a major shift in the economy as the right fears.  The plan would also not require a political revolution as many on the left believe. The 2016 results are important because they will determine whether we continue the Obama administrations policies or remove them completely as many of the political right would prefer.  Although global warming is a world issue, hence the USA’s policies will not change all issues many other countries are adopting similar policies.  Meaning renewables are becoming more validated and popular world wide.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/01/opinion/wind-sun-and-fire.html?ref=topics