Brazil environment minister Marina Silva stands near a sign for the United Nations’ COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, which came to a close Saturday.
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Brazil environment minister Marina Silva stands near a sign for the United Nations’ COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, which came to a close Saturday.
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This year’s United Nations climate talks, COP29, wrapped Saturday. Throughout the talks, it was all about the numbers. With the help of NPR climate reporters Julia Simon and Alejandra Borunda, we hone in on two. First, $300 billion — the amount of money wealthy countries would give to developing countries to help them adapt to climate change and reduce pollution. Second, 1.5C — the target that a number of countries agreed to try to stay under, in the massive project of trying to limit global warming — and that collectively, we are getting close to reaching.
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This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez and Sadie Babits. Julia Simon and Alejandra Borunda checked the facts. Neil Tevault was the audio engineer.
