COP26 is fast approaching and the whole world seems to be talking about the climate crisis -- but the terminology can be daunting. From 'net zero' to 'mitigation,'' here's how to sound smart on climate.
The whole world seems to be talking about the climate crisis, thanks to months of wild weather and new science showing that we need to act quicker than we previously thought to avoid the worst consequences.
As leaders prepare to meet in Glasgow, Scotland, next month for crunch talks, they'll be using a lot of technical lingo. The terminology isn't particularly communicative and can be daunting.Even the name of the summit -- COP26 -- sounds more like a bad police drama than a climate event. Here are other terms to know to keep up with the talks, understand what's at stake and, most importantly, sound smart around the dinner table.
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