In a giant conference hall in Glasgow, leaders from around the world have gathered for the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Climate Change Convention, or COP26. This is the 26th such session.
Many say this may be the last chance to avoid climate disaster. Will anything change this time?
Guest: Somini Sengupta, the international climate reporter ... Show More
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