As COP21 convenes this week in Paris, this data viz breaks down all you need to know about the history, key players, and big decisions.
Yesterday, COP21—also known as the 2015 Paris Climate Conference—kicked off in Paris. It’s the 21st annual convention that aims to stabilize greenhouse gases worldwide and curb the dire effects of climate change. It’s a big deal because we’re closer than ever to a legally binding, universal agreement.