DAILY SNAPSHOT
Monday 08/31/2015

Monay, August 31, 2015

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

5:40 PM: The President arrives Anchorage, Alaska

7:15 PM: The President participates in a roundtable with Alaska Natives

9:00 PM: The President addresses the GLACIER Conference

Follow Along: The President's Trip to Alaska

President Obama is traveling to Alaska today to shine a spotlight on what Alaskans in particular have come to know: Climate change is one of the biggest threats we face, it is being driven by human activity, and it is disrupting Americans' lives right now.

During his visit, the President will share his experience with people around the country first-hand.

Learn more about why the President is going to Alaska, and sign up here to get the latest photos and videos from his trip.

Alaska: The 49th State's Place in History

While the President is en route to Alaska, check out this historical look at why Alaska is so important to protect.

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Weekly Address: Meeting the Global Threat of Climate Change

In this week's address, the President speaks about his trip to Alaska and highlights ways we can address the challenges of climate change -- including the transition away from fossil fuels to more renewable energy sources like wind and solar, an effort in which America is already leading.

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Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Last week, President Obama traveled to New Orleans to meet with the Mayor and residents who have rebuilt their lives since Hurricane Katrina.

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