The Paris climate talks: Yes oui can!
We’ll keep you posted as heads of state butt heads, as negotiators twist arms, and as activists make noise and demand that world leaders get their asses in gear.
In This Series
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The next 24 hours will have a huge impact on the future of Earth
Tension is rising between the United States and China as the deadline for a climate deal approaches.
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Paris talks may set a lofty (but meaningless) climate change goal
Limiting warming to 1.5 or 2 degrees C may be an empty gesture if countries can't be held accountable.
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Women are getting a bum deal from the Paris climate talks
Climate change takes a hard toll on women, but it's tough to get that message through to the people (mostly men) making the decisions.
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The world is waking up to the big financial risks of global warming
The risky business of climate change poses challenges for investors around the globe.
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The story of the most staggering acronym of the Paris talks
CBDRILONCWRC might be unpronounceable, but it stands for an important concept.
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At the Paris climate talks, the rich and powerful work to stay rich
The wealthy want a stable, surprise-free transition as the world moves to a clean energy economy.
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Got 90 seconds? Video explains the hopeful news out of the Paris climate talks
Negotiators just took a big step forward in the fight against global warming.
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U.S. pledges more money to help clear the way for a climate deal in Paris
John Kerry promised $861 million in aid to countries on the frontlines of climate change.
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The Paris climate agreement won’t call for keeping fossil fuels in the ground
The U.N. negotiations aren’t even discussing ways to keep oil, gas, and coal from being extracted, and that’s a huge missed opportunity.