Climate protesters gather on Madison Avenue in New York City
Climate activists marched on Madison Avenue while protesting energy policy and the use of fossil fuels during New York's Climate Week.
  • During Climate Week, politicians and execs arrive often promise big wins for the planet.
  • Yet global emissions have continued to climb since 2015 when countries agreed to curb warming.
  • This year, there have been nascent signs of progress on climate action.
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It's easy to be cynical about Climate Week.