Is Sustainable Finance More Hype Than Hope?
Sustainable finance is in fashion as it’s seen as a tool for slowing down the impact of climate change. But is it more of a catchword than a clear framework?
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The Missing Pieces to Avoid a Climate Disaster
In his latest book, Bill Gates has done what many political leaders have not: clearly defined and communicated a roadmap that leads us to a net-zero carbon future.
The Nation-State vs. The Climate
Distancing himself from Donald Trump, Joe Biden promises to marginally reduce the massively disproportionate contribution of the US to global warming.
The Line: Mohammed bin Salman’s Green Blockbuster
Casting himself as a green warrior, the Saudi crown prince announces the building of a futuristic city that will be environmentally friendly in every way imaginable.
Welcome Back, America?
The international community is happy that the American people have taken down the world’s biggest bully.
Trump, Biden and the Climate: A Stark Choice
The contrast between the Democratic and Republican approaches to climate policy couldn’t be starker.
Climate Disruption and the American Obsession with Control
A New York Times article focused on solving the climate catastrophe unwittingly reveals a deeper cultural dilemma for Americans: the feeling of loss of control.
Are China’s New Silk Road Ambitions a Desert Mirage?
China’s Belt and Road Initiative projects may exacerbate the risk of climate-related instability across the Middle East in the long term.
