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France's Citizens' Convention for the Climate

France's president gave ordinary people the power to formulate national climate policies. He got more than he bargained for

France gave 150 ordinary citizens the task of formulating the nation's climate policies. From bans on petrol-car ads and short-haul flights, here's what happened when a diverse group of non-politicians was put in charge.
What happens when you put 926 random Americans in a room and tell them to solve the climate crisis?

What happens when you put 926 random Americans in a room and tell them to solve the climate crisis?

The latest installment of America In One Room asked an eclectic mix of voters to come talk to each other until they came to consensus on the best climate policy. Can people’s minds be changed?
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