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One of the most painful things about covering a COP is knowing what kind of concrete could come out of here to keep us from frying in the heat in a few years. Many plenary sessions discuss less pressing topics, and diplomatic language full of generalities and a host of clichés in participants’ speeches inundate the discussions. The feeling that we are skating is inevitable, that the ice is melting under our feet. Exclusive article for subscribers. To get full access, access the article link and register.