Negotiators at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP29, agreed on wealthy nations providing up to $300 billion a year to help poorer countries deal with the effects of climate change. We discuss the deal falling short of the $1.3 trillion poorer countries asked for. Then, we talk about how Tesla’s pollution violations could weaken the company’s eco-friendly image. And, we look at the costly Arizona program heralded by school choice advocates as a taxpayer-supported way to opt out of public schools. Plus, U.S. farm groups are preparing for possible mass deportations under the incoming Trump administration. Finally, we’ll smile at an A.I.-generated granny as an unlikely hero to combat phone scams. Here’s everything we talked about today:“As Musk Assumes Deregulation Role, Tesla Racks Up Pollution Violations” from The Wall Street Journal“Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient” from Reuters“No-Limit Vouchers Are Blowing Up Arizona’s Budget. This Woman Is Leading the Way” from Politico“US farm groups want Trump to spare their workers from deportation” from Reuters“An A.I. Granny Is Phone Scammers’ Worst Nightmare” from The New York Times“Giving thanks may make your brain more altruistic” from Vox“The Case for Being Ungrateful” from The Wall Street JournalWe love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

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