As global temperatures rise at an unprecedented rate, world leaders gather at the 80th UN General Assembly to confront the deepening climate crisis. With the EU pushing ambitious emissions cuts, China taking cautious steps toward reform, and the U.S. reducing … Continue reading
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A Not So Green Camouflage: The Foreshadowing of Donald Trump’s Presidency Through the Role of U.S. Foreign Policy in Exacerbating Climate Change Abroad
The military of the United States (U.S.) alone could be its own country through its sheer size, strength, bureaucracy, and massive carbon footprint. In 2015, the military would squeeze itself right between Portugal and Peru in terms of liquid … Continue reading
Mexico’s Presidential Election: Implications for National Climate Policy
Excerpt: Sheinbaum has come to take his place. For much of her career, Sheinbaum and López Obrador have maintained a close and amicable relationship; some have called him her mentor. Such a relationship raises an important question: will Sheinbaum forge … Continue reading
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Takeaways from the UNGA’s Climate Ambition Summit
From September 18th to September 26th, 2023, world leaders gathered in New York for the 78th edition of the United Nations General Assembly’s High-Level Week (UNGA), an annual event to discuss and resolve global issues. One particular day … Continue reading
We Should Pay Poor Countries to Keep Oil in the Ground
While certain countries are resource-rich in oil and gas, they face a dilemma amidst increasing calls for decarbonization. Developed countries are urging their neighbors, even the poorest, to transition towards a green economy through bold emissions targets aimed at bypassing the climate crisis.