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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Here’s what you need to know about the massive climate summit kicking off in Paris
Presidents, diplomats, scientists, and activists are all descending on the French capital. They'll try to save the world.
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What will happen at the Paris climate talks? We’ve got some unconventional ideas
We looked into our COP21 crystal ball and saw James Inhofe in a snowball fight, a fun field trip to Versailles, and a lot of Camus.
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Paris is the last best chance for the world to save itself
We’re now out of time: This next round of U.N. climate negotiations has to result in real progress. At least Obama seems to know that.
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When national governments fail to halt climate change, can city action fill the gap?
Climate action by cities is important, but it's crucial that we avoid double counting municipal achievements.
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Oil-rich Alberta is getting serious about climate action, just in time for Paris talks
The province of Alberta, aka the Texas of Canada, will impose a carbon tax, phase out coal power, and curb emissions from tar-sands operations.
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The big climate march is off in Paris, but still on in a city near you
Protests are still happening in cities around the world. Join them!
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Republicans are trying to undermine Obama ahead of Paris climate talks
Too bad for them they're poised to fail.
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What will green groups demand in Paris, and how will they try to get it?
American climate activists will be lobbying negotiators during the U.N. climate talks. Here’s their game plan.
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France forbids massive climate march in wake of Paris attacks
The huge rally planned for the U.N. climate summit is canceled due to "the heightened security situation" in Paris.
