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Jul 2022
26m 15s

Broken Climate Pledges and Europe’s Heat...

The New York Times
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A record-breaking heat wave is currently washing over Europe. In parts of Britain, the mercury has hit a freakishly high 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more. While that is happening, both Europe and the United States — two of the world’s largest contributors to global warming — are abandoning key commitments to limit emissions. Guest: Somini Sengupta, the inter ... Show More
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