Nov 30 Obama: Climate pact an ‘act of defiance’ after Paris attacks By Nancy Benac, Associated Press LE BOURGET, France -- Pushing for a powerful climate deal, President Barack Obama called the global talks opening Monday outside Paris an "act of defiance" against terrorism that proves the world stands undeterred by Islamic State-linked attacks in Europe and… Continue reading
Nov 29 What to expect from the COP21 climate talks in Paris By Andrew Mach Even as world leaders descend upon the city in hopes of reaching an agreement to halt climate change, the main variable setting apart the 2015 Paris Climate Conference are the realities of global security. Continue reading
Nov 29 174 detained as climate protesters clash with police in Paris By News Desk French riot police descended on Place de la République in central Paris on Sunday, firing tear gas on climate change activists who rallied despite a government ban on an organized march. Continue reading