Topic: Cop 21

The COP 21 climate summit in Paris produces a 48-page draft agreement aiming to keep global temperature increases below 1.5 degrees Celsius. The hosts interpret the "Article 2" language as a "money clause" for African nations to demand compensation from developed countries. They also mock Al Gore's presence at the event and the "elitist" nature of the proceedings.

The upcoming COP 21 climate summit in Paris is described as a vehicle for "climate justice," which the hosts define as a socialistic transfer of wealth from rich to poor nations. Secretary of State John Kerry announced that any agreement reached would not be legally binding, drawing criticism from French President François Hollande. The discussion emphasizes the global economy's total reliance on petroleum for products beyond just transportation.

A witness at a congressional hearing explains that the Paris climate negotiations are primarily about transferring $100 billion annually from developed to developing nations. The hosts criticize media figures like Thom Hartmann for their one-sided coverage of the issue.

Al Gore's planned "24 Hours of Reality" climate change broadcast in Paris was cancelled following the attacks. However, some analysts suggest the tragedy might actually benefit the upcoming COP 21 climate summit by increasing its media profile and security presence. The hosts remain skeptical of the link between the terrorist events and the global climate movement's economic goals.

Reuters reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has emerged as a "climate change skeptic," joking that rising temperatures would save Russians money on fur coats. The hosts predict a media "pile-on" against Putin as a "climate change denier" ahead of the COP 21 summit in Paris. They note the term "climate change silence" is being used to describe the lack of debate in Russian media.