Ebrahim Raisi struggled to address his country’s punishing water shortage.
Was Iranian President a Martyr to Climate Change?
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Lessons from Europe: The Left Can’t Win By Running to the Right
The far right showed disturbing strength in the European Parliament elections, but there’s nothing inevitable about a far right wave. To win, the left needs to stick to principles — and stick together.
The Global South’s Three-Body Problem
The Global North has its solutions to the problems of debt, development, and climate change. Here are some other options.
From Petrodollar to Mineralyuan
China is using Rare Earth Elements to challenge U.S. global economic hegemony.
Tariffs on China: Trump Was Dumb, Biden Dumber
The tariffs hurt consumers, manufacturers, and the planet.
The Race to End Fossil Fuel Production
Everyone talks about ending fossil fuel production, but almost no one is doing anything about it. Here are some exceptions.
Eco-Collapse Hasn’t Happened Yet
But you can see it coming.
Playing Russian Roulette with Middle Eastern Oil
Despite hellish heat waves and epic floods, the Middle East gets failing grades on climate action.
The Critical Missing Piece from the U.S. Energy Transition
Competition with China over minerals is meaningless if the prize is a dead planet.
DRC Bleeds Conflict Minerals for Green Growth
Congolese activists, facing violence and colonial exploitation, call for a green transition that puts justice first.