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![US President Barack Obama delivers a speech on the opening day of the World Climate Change Conference.]()
![US President Barack Obama delivers a speech on the opening day of the World Climate Change Conference.]()
Obama calls the climate fight an “act of defiance” against terrorism
As major U.N. talks kick off in Paris, the president acknowledged America's role in causing global warming.
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Eiffel Tower turns green as Paris Climate Summit kicks off
An interactive light installation projects images of trees onto the iconic Paris landmark.
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Check out these amazing photos from the world’s biggest day of climate action ever
Hundreds of thousands of people joined 2,300 marches in 175 countries, demanding a strong climate deal from leaders in Paris.
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Climate activists in Paris stage peaceful action, despite official ban on marches
Thousands formed a human chain through central Paris with colorful signs demanding climate action.
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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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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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Clinton got an A for her climate knowledge. How did Trump do? HA!
Scientists graded presidential candidates on their public statements on climate science. Here's how they fared.
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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’s the status of Obama’s climate legacy?
Watch Grist's Ben Adler on MSNBC.com discussing threats to Obama's Clean Power Plan.
