The West hasn’t lived up to climate financing pledges for developing countries, so young people raise funds in their own countries to solve local problems.
Energy and the Environment
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A Nuclear Cop-Out in Glasgow
If the international community can’t make headway on nuclear energy goals at COP26, when, if ever, is it going to happen?
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Talking Tariffs and Carbon Emissions
A mechanism designed to induce countries to adopt green technologies is fueling international resistance instead.
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A Missing Link in the Fight Against the Climate Crisis
Under Trump and in the years of austerity, scientists fled the EPA and other agencies. The race to save the planet requires swift and extensive hiring policies.
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Will Aberdeen’s Oil and Gas Overhaul Make Skilled Workers Redundant?
A rich port city is remaking itself for post-oil politics. Aberdeen will now host food festivals and may export green fuel but hosts little heavy industry.
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The ‘Sensible’ Climate Compromise Is Not Sensible
Relying on nuclear and carbon capture to decarbonize the economy is liberal climate denial.
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Altercation: ‘Both Sides’ Journalism Versus the Truth on Climate Change
Why our leading newspapers still entertain dangerous nonsense on their opinion pages
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The Road to Glasgow Does Not Lead Through Beijing
Biden’s administration is being whipsawed between climate goals and China policy goals.
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Climate Talks Amid Energy Shocks
This actually should be an opportune moment to rethink our energy system, as the current one goes haywire. But that’s not how things usually work out.
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The European Union and Britain Boost Biden En Route to Glasgow
The president claims America is back in the climate fight, but legislation is the missing ingredient.
