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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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September 26, 2022
Democratic Republic of Congo
What’s Behind the DRC’s Decision to Auction Off Some of Its Rain Forest?
The Congolese government is letting energy firms bid for access to its vast oil and gas reserves, raising concerns about the potential climate consequences.
June 21, 2022
Economics
Why This Global Economic Crisis Is Different
This is the first time since World War II that there may be no cooperative way out.
June 16, 2022
Human Rights
Human Rights NGOs: "Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?"
International human rights NGOs are important champions of basic human rights for people across the globe. They have great influence in civil society and government. But they are also complex organi…
January 28, 2022
Labor and Employment
Why Gains for U.S. Workers Are Good for the World
For half a century, America’s wage problem has also been the world’s trade problem. Since the mid-1970s, the United States has stood out among rich countries for its high percentage of low-wage worke…
December 9, 2021
COVID-19
Seven Charts That Explain the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2021
COVID-19 continued its worldwide spread in 2021, spurred by more contagious variants. Vaccines are highly effective, though have been unevenly distributed. Follow the pandemic’s story over the last y…