With the Close of the Climate Talks, Has Laurent Fabius Earned His Champagne?
Optimism reigns as world leaders gavel a landmark climate deal at COP21.
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At COP21, a Victory for 1.5 Degrees?
Major powers make a major concession on their stated climate targets. Given the money and the science, that concession remains largely rhetorical.
COP21 Climate Briefing: The First Three Days
Your recap of a whirlwind opening at the 2015 United Nations climate summit.
The Start of the Paris Climate Summit Was the Exact Opposite Of Copenhagen—That’s A Good Thing
Opening remarks from world leaders were long on hope and short on details. In this case, that's precisely what we needed.
What to Make of Top World Leaders’ Opening Climate Bids
The leaders of Russia, China, Germany, and the United States offered ambitious initiatives in their speeches at COP21. How optimistic should we be?
The Weekend of Worldwide Climate Marches in 10 Photos
From New York to New Delhi, citizens and activists gathered in astonishing numbers at more than 2,000 events around the globe.
Why We Need The Paris Climate Talks More Than Ever
It's not just about rebuking the terrorists—it's about making sure we don't let climate change create more of them.
Does It Matter When Candidates Lie?
There are penalties for lying, but not everyone pays them, and not everyone gets caught.
At Paris, the United States Finally Has a Chance to Be a Climate Hero
President Obama's handling of the Keystone Pipeline is just the latest in a series of moves by the administration that position America to lead negotiations—in spite of domestic denialism.
Slouching Toward Iraq
What America's history of nation-building tells us about our failures in Iraq.