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Can COP29 be a turning point in the fight to reduce emissions and cap warming?
The US has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 17% since 2004, and yet the US and world are falling short on limiting global temperature rise and establishing a net-zero economy. What kind of progress can we expect to emerge from this year’s UN climate conference, COP29?
Join Steve Odland and guest Alex Heil, Senior Economist at The Conference Board's ESF Center, to find out why COP29 was hosted by Azerbaijan, whether developed economics will fund the necessary climate actions, and the role of the power sector in decarbonizing.
(00:49) Understanding COP and Its History
(04:11) Focus on Finance at COP 29
(07:35) Geopolitical Context of COP 29
(09:42) Absence of Key Leaders
(11:21) Paris Accord and National Contributions
(16:00) Carbon Credits and Financial Support
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