After visiting the victims of the BP oil spill in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, Obama commits the United States to a new future of clean energy.
After a BP oil rig exploded and sank off the coast of Louisiana in April, an estimated 35,000 barrels of oil have been released into the Gulf of Mexico each day.
The oil has caused irreversible damage on the eco-system and destroyed the jobs of many fisherman that live on the coast.
As part of its commitment, BP must pay for all clean-up costs and reimburse those affected by the spill, totally near $1.
6 billion (still rising).
On Wednesday, BP executives will meet with President Obama to discuss the clean-up strategy.
The United States federal government is accusing BP of not doing enough/not being prepared for this disaster.
Talks on Wednesday will determine if the federal government will take over the clean up effort or allow BP to continue.
In addition, there will be discussion about the amount BP owes the federal government for its part in the clean up.
As one of the largest environment disasters in United States history, President Obama may use this as an opportunity to promote renewable energy.
In addition to the environmental costs of drilling for and consuming oil, citizens give billions of their hard-earned money to unstable foreign countries for more.
Obama wants to change the way America produces and consumes energy.
This includes investing into energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Through these retrofits, America will become energy independent and create quality green jobs.