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International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.
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February 12, 2015
United States
This Week: Egypt Seeks Nukes, ISIS Gets Escalation, and U.S.-Iran Shun Extensions
Significant Developments Egypt. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced an agreement to jointly build Egypt’s first nuclear power plant on Tuesday duri…
January 5, 2023
Technology and Innovation
Data is the New Gold, But May Threaten Democracy and Dignity
Few safeguards protect our private data in today’s information economy. What can be done about the fact that our personal images and data can be exploited, potentially threatening personal as well as…
January 5, 2023
Women and Women's Rights
Data is the New Gold, But May Threaten Democracy and Dignity
Few safeguards protect our private data in today’s information economy. What can be done about the fact that our personal images and data can be exploited, potentially threatening personal as well as…
March 17, 2022
Climate Change
Climate Adaptation: Rising Tides in Coastal Cities
The world is already witnessing the effects of climate change. One inescapable and irreversible consequence is sea-level rise, which could destroy coastal cities. How will the world adapt to rising t…
December 21, 2020
Climate Change
Can We Use Geoengineering to Defend Ourselves?
The world needs to consider geoengineering uses now before we are forced into a hasty decision with potentially disastrous consequences.
April 17, 2018
South Africa
South Africa’s DA Struggles to Broaden Support Amid Zuma's Departure
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is the official opposition to the governing African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa’s parliament, and is struggling to grow its support now that Zuma is gone.
