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Planet Money
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Scott Jagow
Dec 7, 2009
With apologies to the NPR blog, I just thought it an appropriate title for this topic. I've been doing a lot of reading on the climate change...
Heavy taxes fuel Danes' clean economy
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Sam Eaton
Dec 16, 2009
Denmark is far ahead of the U.S. in moving to a clean economy. Sam Eaton reports on the sacrifice the Danes are making to build a low-carbon future.
How do we live with a warmer planet?
by
Sam Eaton
and Sarah Gardner
Oct 30, 2009
Even if we develop all the renewable energy we need, Earth will still warm more than it has in the history of mankind. Sam Eaton and Sarah Gardner look at how governments and businesses are planning to adapt to radical changes in our environment.
China, U.S. at odds over cutting carbon
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Scott Tong
Dec 16, 2009
The U.S. and China are the world's largest emitters of heat-trapping gases. But they have big disagreements about how much carbon to cut and who should pay for it. Scott Tong reports.
Extreme weather takes its toll in U.K.
Nov 23, 2009
Insurance companies are counting the costs of severe flooding in northern England. Stephen Beard reports the deluge has wrecked hundreds of homes and businesses.
Is middle class safe from tax increase?
Jan 19, 2010
President Obama came into office with an ambitious agenda, and promised not to hit up the middle class for more taxes to get it all done. Has he followed through on his promise? John Dimsdale reports.
Copenhagen tackles airline emissions
Dec 8, 2009
The aviation industry is facing pressure in Copenhagen over its carbon emissions. Bill Radke talks to Marketplace's Stephen Beard, who explains why it's a sensitive issue and what's concerning developing countries.
Nuclear-powered fan of 'cap and trade'
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Kai Ryssdal
Nov 10, 2009
John Rowe, CEO of Exelon, the nation's biggest generator of nuclear power, talks about why he favors part of the Senate's energy bill, and where his industry fits in an era of climate change.
Why "350" is key to global warming
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Kai Ryssdal
Oct 23, 2009
Environmentalist Bill McKibben, one of the first authors to write extensively about climate change, talks with Kai Ryssdal about Saturday's International Day of Climate Action and why "350" is the magic number for global warming.
Poor delegates struggle in Copenhagen
Dec 15, 2009
At the Copenhagen climate conference, some delegates are living the high life. But not all. Delegates from poorer countries are finding it tough just coping in Copenhagen. Stephen Beard reports.
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