Negotiators In Paris Sign Off On Ambitious Climate Deal
Over the weekend in Paris, representatives from 196 countries signed an agreement that aims to curb climate change. What's in it, and what happens next?
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Ford CEO Outlines Plans To Compete With Ride-Hailing Services
Ford Motor Company plans to roll out a fleet of hybrid cars, and it's also developing new ride-hailing services. This is Ford's latest effort to not just sell cars, but drive people and gain entry into the ride-hailing economy dominated by Uber and Lyft. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the Ford CEO Mark Fields about the company's move into other markets and the future of the auto industry.
Fish Stocks Are Declining Worldwide, And Climate Change Is On The Hook
Fish populations aren't replenishing themselves like they used to. Researchers say there's not enough food for young fish, and it's directly linked to changing temperatures.
U.S. Envoy Calls Deal An 'Important Start' In Fight Against Climate Change
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Todd Stern, the Obama administration's climate envoy, who negotiated the climate deal in Paris. He calls it a "very important start" in the fight against climate change.
What The Last-Minute Climate Deal-Making Means For the Pact
There was cheering when nearly 200 countries reached an historic agreement to stem global warming. But the frantic deal making says something about what it may take to carry the agreement out.
Nearly 200 Nations Adopt Climate Agreement At COP21 Talks In Paris
"History is here. All the conditions are met. The decisive agreement for the planet is now," French President Francois Hollande said Saturday.
2 Degrees, $100 Billion: The World Climate Agreement, By The Numbers
The historic agreement calls for "deep reductions in global emissions." But how deep will those reductions be — and how soon, and who's paying for it?
What The Big Climate Deal Actually Means For The Countries Involved
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jenner Morgan, director of the Climate Program at World Resources Institute, about the international climate change agreement.
Paris Climate Talks Conclude With Landmark International Agreement
On Saturday, world leaders approved what's being hailed as a historic deal to reduce greenhouse emissions. NPR's Christopher Joyce gives the details.
Draft of Final U.N. Climate Deal Reached
Delegates at the U.N. climate talks in Paris have agreed on final draft text for a deal to curb global warming. NPR's Christopher Joyce joins NPR's Scott Simon with the latest from Paris.