Great Decisions is our monthly series from the Foreign Policy Association. A short film is followed by a general discussion led by career diplomat Kirk Ressler.

In the past few years, the American public has become more aware of the damage wrought by climate change. From droughts in the west to extreme weather in the east, a rapidly changing climate has already made its footprint in the United States. It is expected that the 2016 presidential election will be one of the first to place an emphasis on these environmental changes. What can the next President do to stymie this environmental crisis? And is it too late for these efforts to be effective?