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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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October 29, 2020
Democratic Republic of Congo
Why Cobalt Mining in the DRC Needs Urgent Attention
Cobalt is an essential mineral used for batteries in electric cars, computers, and cell phones. Demand for cobalt is increasing as more electric cars are sold, particularly in Europe.
March 24, 2017
Arctic
Canary in the Coal Mine: The Arctic as a National Imperative
The following is a guest post by Theresa Lou, research associate in the International Institutions and Global Governance program. The Arctic is changing rapidly. It is warming at twice the rate as…
April 11, 2024
Climate Change
Screening and Discussion of PBS Series "Changing Planet: Coral Special"
The PBS series Changing Planet embarks on its third year of this seven-year project examining the issues facing the planet’s most threatened ecosystems. The “Coral Special” episode takes us to the Ma…
April 8, 2024
Elections and Voting
Women This Week: Women Make Significant Gains in Turkey's Local Elections
Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers March 30 to April 5.
September 11, 2014
Sub-Saharan Africa
Huge Diamond Mined in South Africa
Diamonds are associated with glamour and South Africa. The Cullinan Mine, east of Pretoria, is famous for diamonds of the huge variety, including the ‘Cullinan Diamond,’ at 3,106 carets, the largest …
May 16, 2014
Turkey
Weekend Reading: Turkish Mines
Hurriyet Daily News explains the Soma mining disaster in five questions. Murat Aksoy’s sober take on the death of Turkish miners. Michael Koplow has chosen to laugh (rather than cry) in lig…
