Ari Shapiro

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Postcard From Paris: Meet The Matchmaker Of Clean Technology

Thursday, December 10, 2015

The Climate Technology Centre and Network is like a green-tech dating agency. Nations with problems are matched with those that have solutions. More than 40 countries so far submitted help requests.

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For The Marshall Islands, The Climate Goal Is '1.5 To Stay Alive'

Wednesday, December 09, 2015

The islands have more to lose than most any country at the Paris climate summit. Some territory is already disappearing under rising seas. The foreign minister explains the predicament.

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Much Of The World Perplexed That Climate Debate Continues In U.S.

Wednesday, December 09, 2015

The 20th century's biggest carbon emitter is also one of the few advanced democracies where climate change is not accepted as fact. This makes it hard for some to trust U.S. efforts on the issue.

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Heating Up: An NPR News Special Report

Thursday, December 03, 2015

Leaders from around the world are converging on Paris for the 2015 U.N. Climate Change Conference. The two-week event is designed to allow countries the chance to come to an agreement on stifling climate change.

NPR's Ari Shapiro hosts a 1-hour special, with the help of NPR reporters, as well ...

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10 Things To Know About The U.N. Climate Talks In Paris

Monday, November 30, 2015

Leaders from around the world are converging on Paris for the 2015 U.N. Climate Change Conference. The two-week event is designed to allow countries the chance to come to an agreement on stifling climate change.

Below are 10 questions and answers that should better prepare you for the conference and ...

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A Tale Of Dread And Duck Breasts: One Chef's Nightmare, Retold

Thursday, November 26, 2015

On a day dedicated to massive meals, it's good to recall some kitchen disasters — the embarrassing stories in every cook's life. Mexican chef Pati Jinich recounts one such disaster and her recovery.

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Between France And Russia, Presidents Seek Common Ground In Syria

Thursday, November 26, 2015

French President Francois Hollande and Russian President Vladimir Putin met Thursday to coordinate their country's military strategies in Syria. NPR's Corey Flintoff recaps the talks.

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Words To The Wise: The Family Phrases That Stay With Us

Thursday, November 26, 2015

We ask a number of people for Thanksgiving about the words of wisdom that have been passed down by their parents or other members of their family.

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When Drug Treatment For Narcotic Addiction Never Ends

Friday, November 20, 2015

Medicines that help users wean themselves from opioid drugs can be prescribed in a doctor's office or clinic. But some clients question whether the clinics always have their best interests at heart.

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Drug Treatment Slots Are Scarce For Pregnant Women

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Tennessee's "fetal assault" law is designed to push pregnant women into drug treatment programs. But there are not enough of those programs available for the people who need them.

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In Tennessee, Giving Birth To A Drug-Dependent Baby Can Be A Crime

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The state's "fetal assault" law punishes women whose babies are born with drug withdrawal symptoms. Proponents say the law spurs women to seek treatment, while opponents say it deters them.

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Tenn. Law Targets Pregnant Women Who Are Drug Addicts

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

A controversial new "fetal assault" law in Tennessee punishes pregnant women who abuse drugs. The new law is intended to encourage mothers-to-be to seek treatment, but it can also scare women.

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Fleas Are Great! But Watch Out For A Worm That Looks Like Vermicelli

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

In honor of Halloween, NPR gets a guided tour of parasites that reside in London's Natural History Museum.

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An Odd Group Of 5: Roommates Welcome Syrian Refugee Into Toledo, Ohio, Home

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

The house on Alvin Street in Toledo, Ohio, has five roommates. Four of them are American students or recent graduates, and the fifth is a 22-year-old butcher from Syria who barely spe...

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Among The Lucky Few: Syrian Family Rebuilds In America's Heartland

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Fewer than 2,000 Syrian refugees have been allowed to come to the U.S. The Al-Awad family in Toledo, Ohio, is among them. Local groups are helping them adjust to their new life in the U.S.

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Returning To Syria For Love: Why A Refugee Plans To Leave The U.S.

Friday, October 16, 2015

A man who has lived in the U.S. for three years is returning to Syria because his fiancé of four years has no chance of coming to the U.S.

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Oregon Shooting Dredges Conversation On Guns Back To Surface

Friday, October 02, 2015

As details of Thursday's shooting at Umpqua Community College continue to emerge, several politicians are reacting with strong language about gun control.

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A South Korean City Designed For The Future Takes On A Life Of Its Own

Thursday, October 01, 2015

Songdo City was planned as a futuristic international business hub. Instead, it's become popular among Koreans as an attractive residential area. This story is the latest in NPR's Cities Project.

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'Taxi': A Banned Filmmaker Works From The Road

Thursday, October 01, 2015

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has continued to make films since being officially barred from doing so. His latest finds him driving a cab, picking up passengers.

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After Losing A City, Afghan Forces Fight To Push Back Taliban Advance

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

The U.S. launched an airstrike in Afghanistan on Tuesday, one day after Taliban forces overtook the city of Kunduz — the first time the Taliban has captured a provincial capital since 2001.

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