Click on the audio player above to hear this interview.Nearly 200 countries reached a landmark agreement on climate change at the COP21 summit in Paris over the weekend. On Saturday, President Obama's address to the nation acknowledged that the accord will establish the framework the world needs for combatting climate change. Nearly every country agreed to lower greenhouse gas emissions—a historic breakthrough on an issue that has been unresolved internationally for decades.
Robert Deans, former White House correspondent and director of strategic engagement at the Natural Resources Defense Council, or parses through the details of the accord. What you'll learn from this segment:What is and isn't included in this accord.
Who were the key players in the negotiations.
What needs to be done next to implement this agreement.
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