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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…
October 8, 2005
Public Health Threats and PandemicsFears of bird flu dominated last week’s headlines. First, scientists announced their discovery October 5 that the 1918 outbreak of influenza, which killed 50 million people, was caused by bird flu th…
August 28, 2008
United StatesCFR.org interviews representatives of the foreign press corps at the Democratic National Convention about what issues appeal to their home audiences.
September 9, 2008
Financial MarketsFour CFR experts discuss the U.S. Treasury’s takeover of mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, what the move means for financial markets, and what risks remain.
March 10, 2009
United StatesSix experts weigh in on the consequences for the U.S. economy if Congress creates a greenhouse gas cap-and-trade system.
December 7, 2009
United StatesAs the U.S. Senate debates the healthcare overhaul, experts are divided on whether proposed legislation would stifle U.S. economic and business competitiveness.