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Introduction
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 20, 2023
Monetary Policy
What Is the U.S. Federal Reserve?
Over the past decade, the Fed kept interest rates low while it deployed trillions of dollars in stimulus and expanded its regulatory oversight. Now, the central bank is back in the spotlight for its …
December 21, 2009
Forests and Land Management
Deforestation and Greenhouse-Gas Emissions
Loss of forests is a major contributor to greenhouse-gas emissions. Plans to devise a policy tool for using trees for carbon dioxide sequestration are now under way.
October 18, 2007
Global
Oil Prices
While some experts fault demand increases for record-high oil prices, others say production and market issues reflect price hikes are more complicated.
April 1, 2009
International Organizations
Twenty Agendas at G-20
A short summary of each of the G-20 member’s objectives for the April summit in London.
February 12, 2007
Iran
Tehran’s Oil Dysfunction
Backgrounder: Economists say Iran’s mismanaged energy sector and falling oil prices could have consequences for its economy.