Amanpour and Company

November 1, 2021

Global leaders are gathered at the COP26 summit to collaborate in the fight against climate change. Christiane sits down with the European Union Commission President for an exclusive interview. Scotland's First Minister finds herself hosting top officials and climate leaders. Barbadian Prime Minister calls on rich nations to help nations like hers. Rep. Ro Khanna helped lead a historic hearing.

How Big Oil Has Misled the Public on Climate Change

18m 6s

Last Thursday's House Oversight Committee hearing featured testimony from six major fossil fuel companies and trade associations about their part in climate change, and whether they misled the public about the reality of the crisis. Rep. Ro Khanna helped lead this historic hearing. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to explain the disconnect between what these companies say and what they do.

Previews + Extras

  • What Does a Successful COP26 Summit Look Like?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Does a Successful COP26 Summit Look Like?

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    Global leaders are gathered at the COP26 summit in Glasgow this week to collaborate in the fight against climate change. Among them is European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who says the success of the conference hinges on the creation of concrete proposals that will limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

  • Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Hosts COP26: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Hosts COP26

    S2021 E4088 - 2m 58s

    Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, finds herself hosting top officials and climate leaders from all corners of the globe as they descend on her country. There will no doubt be a lot of talk. Will it translate into action? The Scottish leader joins Christiane to explain why she feels cautiously hopeful.

  • Barbadian Prime Minister Calls on Rich Nations for Help: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Barbadian Prime Minister Calls on Rich Nations for Help

    S2021 E4088 - 2m 50s

    At the COP26 summit today, there was a passionate plea from Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley. Her tiny nation is among those bearing the brunt of climate change. She’s calling on rich nations and major polluters to step up and help nations like hers. Mottley joined Christiane for a frank discussion in Glasgow after she addressed the plenary of national leaders.

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