European carbon emission reductions might sound impressive, but they come with a big asterisk.
Greening Transatlantic Relations
Europe and the United States have to stop competing and start cooperating to avert climate catastrophe.
No Time for a Ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has so far failed to weaken U.S. and European support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, despite punishing Russian air strikes, Ukraine is successfully ejecting the invading army.
The Future of China’s Green Revolution
In the space of a single generation, China transformed itself into a global economic giant. Now, at the same rapid rate, it must lead the world by greening its enormous economy.
No More War in Europe
An Appeal for Civic Action in Europe and Beyond
European Green Deal: Step Forward, Backward, or Sideways?
Europe is ahead of much of the world in combining decarbonization with an equitable shift to clean energy. And it’s still not enough.
The Handcuffing of Joe Biden
Trump didn’t just tie his successor’s hands. He handcuffed them to the throttle of a runaway train.
Democracy: On the Precipice?
If we extrapolate from the current trend lines, democracy will be gone in a couple decades, melted away like the polar ice. But although down, democracy is not out.
They’re Not Conservatives, They’re Extremists
By mislabelling the radical members of the Republican Party “conservative,” the mainstream media gives them a veneer of respectability.
The Trump of Slovenia
Janez Jansa has steered one of the most liberal countries in East-Central Europe right off the road.