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An aerial view of icebergs floating in the Jacobshavn Fjord, near the town of Ilulissat, Greenland. Scientists believe that Greenland, with its melting ice caps and disappearing glaciers, is an accurate thermometer of global warming. (Photo by Uriel Sinai/Getty Images)

High hopes for the environment

Broadcast: Midmorning, 11/17/2008, 9:06 a.m.

After eight years of an administration seen as hostile to the environment, environmental advocacy groups are anticipating quick action on issues like climate change from the Obama administration. But will the new president live up to these high expectations?

Guests

Allison Chin: President of the Sierra Club. She is in town celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Northstar chapter of the Sierra Club.

Ken Cook: President and co-founder of the Environmental Working Group.

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