Record Breaking Smog In China, India Underlines Climate Summit In Paris
India and China's capitals suffer from record breaking smog as the summit to limit greenhouse gas emissions kicks off in Paris Monday.
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10 Things To Know About The U.N. Climate Talks In Paris
Here's a bit about what you should know going into the 2015 U.N. Climate Change Conference beginning Nov. 30.
Bill Gates And Other Billionaires Pledge To Take On Climate Change
Twenty countries and 28 investors promised on Monday to jointly fund the development of energy alternatives. Backers of the initiative say private money is key to the next big push in energy.
As Paris Summit Begins, What Would A Successful Climate Deal Look Like?
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jennifer Morgan, global director of the Climate Program at the World Resources Institute. They discuss what success in Paris would be and what has to happen afterward.
Some 150 World Leaders Gather In Paris For U.N. Climate Conference
The conference is being billed as a last-chance summit to avoid catastrophic climate change. The goal is to come to a global agreement to limit greenhouse emissions.
Obama Calls For Decisive Action Against Climate Change At Paris Summit
At a summit in Paris, President Obama urged his fellow leaders to take decisive action against climate change. But some countries — like India — face competing interests.
Greenbuild Conference Showcases Energy Saving Technology For Buildings
Every year, the Greenbuild conference showcases technology intended to make buildings more environmentally friendly. We hear a couple of examples from a top 10 list of new building products.
Drought Turns Spotlight On Future Of California Farms
Half of all fruits, vegetables and nuts grown in the United States come from California. Despite four years of extreme drought, the state's agriculture industry is thriving for some farmers. Ben Bergman with member station KPCC reports.
2 Degrees In Paris: The Global Warming Set To Dominate Climate Conversation
As world leaders gather in Paris to talk about climate change, one phrase that will dominate conversations is "two degrees." Global leaders will discuss how to prevent global temperatures from warming by more than two degrees since the industrial revolution.
Why Negotiators At Paris Climate Talks Are Tossing The Kyoto Model
The Kyoto Protocol of 1997 didn't slow down the gradual warming of the planet. Now governments meeting for a two-week summit are trying an a la carte approach.