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Why COP26 matters
Yesterday kicked off COP26, the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. More than 100 world leaders are meeting in Glasgow, and this year’s gathering is more crucial than ever. Scientists are warning that time is running out to avoid more devastating climate change impacts over the coming decades. Is this the last chance to make a dent in global emissions?
Axios Re:Cap talks with climate and energy reporter Andrew Freedman on what to look out for at this year’s COP26.
Unpacking the climate action in Glasgow
COP 26, the annual UN Climate Conference, began yesterday in Glasgow, Scotland. We got a preview of how things might go after the G20 Summit in Rome — and well, not great news. World leaders set a target of reaching carbon neutrality around mid-century. But they left Rome with few concrete targets or commitments on climate change.
- Plus, President Biden’s approval rating hits a new low.
- And, another terrible COVID milestone for the world.
Guests: Axios' Ben Geman and Mike Allen.
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