Why the American technological war against China could backfire

The technological war waged by the United States against China has the potential to backfire, supercharging China's creation of an independent computer chip industry that would directly compete with American manufacturers.

Women are leading the fight to stop climate change

Over the past few years, international climate policy has been shaped largely by a close-knit group of politicians in the twilight of their careers. Now leaders from beyond the traditional U.S.-Europe-China power center—some ...

World falling dangerously short of climate goals: UN

A world facing catastrophic climate change is perilously off course in meeting goals for slashing carbon pollution and boosting finance for the developing world, according to the UN's first official progress report out Friday.

Africa seeking to tap investment on climate action

Kenya's president said Monday that Africa had an "unparalleled opportunity" to benefit from action to tackle global warming but needed massive investment to unleash its potential as Nairobi hosts a landmark climate summit ...

IMF warns climate shocks may increase conflict deaths

Climate change threatens to exacerbate conflict in fragile nations across the globe and lead to increased deaths, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a report published Wednesday.

page 1 from 10