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October 8, 2008
Interview
The UN special envoy on climate change for Papua New Guinea discusses the implications the financial crisis has for international efforts on climate change.
See more in United States, International Finance, Climate Change
October 6, 2008
Daily Analysis
President Bush's AIDS initiative, reauthorized for another five years this summer, wins widespread praise even from those highly critical of other administration policies. Yet some health experts worry AIDS funding has grow disproportionately large compared with other U.S. development spending.
See more in Africa, United States, Global Health
Updated: September 24, 2008
Backgrounder
Though shifts in demand and reduced production by some major producers have influenced oil prices, investor behavior is also increasing market volatility.
See more in Emerging Markets, Energy, Natural Resources Management
Updated: September 12, 2008
Backgrounder
With oil supplies tighter than ever, regions most vulnerable to oil supply disruptions present a significant concern.
See more in Nigeria, Venezuela, Caucasus, Middle East, Energy Security
August 11, 2008
Backgrounder
The scramble for energy alternatives has brought new focus on nuclear power in the United States but its revival faces political and practical obstacles.
See more in United States, Energy/Environment
August 5, 2008
Daily Analysis
China has promised a "green Olympics," but the effort to ease air pollution—and some athletes' concerns—has proven a scramble.
See more in China, Energy/Environment
July 14, 2008
Daily Analysis
High food prices have swelled the number of people going hungry around the world. Food aid is also a culprit, say some experts.
See more in Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Caribbean, Haiti, Natural Resources Management, Society and Culture, Poverty
Updated: July 9, 2008
Daily Analysis
Amid rising global energy costs and U.S. domestic disputes, the G8 summit reached a deal on a long-term climate change goal. Critics say it's not enough.
See more in United States, Climate Change
Updated: June 24, 2008
Daily Analysis
The rise of oil prices prompts calls for policy fixes, sparking heated debate among investors, politicians, and the energy industry.
See more in Energy, Natural Resources Management
June 13, 2008
Daily Analysis
Record energy and food prices, plus a limping economy, have created new hurdles to fast action on climate change.
See more in United States, Climate Change, Energy/Environment
June 13, 2008
Podcast
Yvo de Boer, executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, discusses the 2008 presidential candidates' pledge to put climate change on their policy agendas and his thoughts on U.S. policy proposals.
See more in Energy/Environment, Climate Change
May 19, 2008
Interview
Yvo de Boer, head of the UN Framework on Climate Change Convention, says “intelligent financing” for green technologies is key to a good climate change agreement.
See more in International Finance, Climate Change
Updated: June 20, 2008
Backgrounder
Sen. Hillary Clinton's foreign policy team included veteran Clinton administration officials seeking to revive U.S. leadership through a balance of soft and hard power.
See more in United States, U.S. Election 2008
Updated: May 12, 2008
Backgrounder
Through the U.S. presidential nominating process, voters have offered a muddled view on foreign policy issues but they continue to generate heat on the campaign trail.
See more in United States, Defense/Homeland Security, Business & Foreign Policy, Society and Culture, Immigration, U.S. Strategy and Politics, U.S. Election 2008
Updated: June 12, 2008
Backgrounder
It is likely a new U.S. president will seek vigorous climate-change policy. Efforts to curb greenhouse gases pose considerable economic pitfalls, as well as opportunities.
See more in United States, Economics, Energy/Environment, Climate Change
March 27, 2008
Podcast
Daniel Gustafson of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization says the next president should place agricultural policy high on the development agenda.
See more in Trade, Natural Resources Management, Foreign Aid
March 18, 2008
Backgrounder
Heavy healthcare costs have some U.S. corporations fearing for their future competitiveness in the global marketplace.
March 12, 2008
Daily Analysis
U.S. legislation proposing environmental-impact tariffs on imports could violate free trade accords and embroil Washington and its trading partners in serious disputes.
See more in Canada, United States, Trade, Energy/Environment
March 7, 2008
Daily Analysis
Expectations are high that the next U.S. president will take stronger steps on climate change.
See more in United States, Climate Change, Energy
January 25, 2008
Podcast
Michael Levi, CFR fellow for science and technology, says the next president needs a strong domestic approach to climate change to be credible internationally.
See more in United States, Climate Change, U.S. Election 2008
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