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Episode 550Nov 2, 2021

What will COP26 climate conference accomplish?

Maybe nothing, but we’re still keeping an eye on it.

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A delegate passes a display of polar bears wearing life jackets, displayed on the Tuvalu trade stand on the sidelines of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland on November 1, 2021. - COP26, running from October 31 to November 12 in Glasgow will be the biggest climate conference since the 2015 Paris summit and is seen as crucial in setting worldwide emission targets to slow global warming, as well as firming up other key commitments. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
A delegate passes a display of polar bears wearing life jackets, displayed on the Tuvalu trade stand on the sidelines of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland on November 1, 2021. - COP26, running from October 31 to November 12 in Glasgow will be the biggest climate conference since the 2015 Paris summit and is seen as crucial in setting worldwide emission targets to slow global warming, as well as firming up other key commitments. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
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The big story from the weekend is the start of the United Nations COP26 climate conference. And even though we’re watching it, we’re wondering if the meeting will lead to any major changes to get a deal done. We’ll discuss the meeting’s potential. Plus, an update on New York City workers and COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and the Halloween supply chain.

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What will COP26 climate conference accomplish?