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Climate Change
Can China Put a Cap on Coal?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Putting a cap on China's coal use will be difficult, but not impossible, experts argue.
Integrating Taiwan’s Strengths into Global Climate Action
By Kuo-Yen Wei
It is time to let Taiwan join the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
G20 Brisbane: Not Quite Australia’s Coming of Age
By Roxanne Horton
Australia ran a smooth summit, but looked out of touch on climate change.
China’s Reality in the US-China Climate Change Deal
By Sara Hsu
Despite the skepticism, China made some substantial commitments in this week’s agreement.
Is the US-China Climate Change Deal DOA?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Experts say the deal is not enough, and challenges from U.S. lawmakers mean even those modest goals may not be met.
MCC Compacts and Development Programs in the Pacific Region
By Eileen Natuzzi
The U.S. should not overlook Pacific Island Nations in its Millennium Challenge Corporation grants.
The Faux US-China Climate Deal
By Zachary Keck
In the "historic" U.S.-China climate agreement this week, Beijing simply reiterated previously announced targets.
New Momentum on Climate Must Generate Action in Asia and the Pacific
By Shamshad Akhtar
What comes next after the summit in New York.
India’s Renewable Energy Opportunity
By Riju Agrawal
Even without climate change on its agenda, the country could become a leader in low-cost renewables.
Catastrophe and Optimism: South Asia at the UN Climate Summit
By M. Sophia Newman
Although India’s PM Modi skipped it, South Asia still had a presence at the climate change gathering in New York.
Why the US Should Conclude a New South Pacific Tuna Treaty
By Eileen Natuzzi
For developing Pacific Island nations, the treaty has implications that go beyond tuna.
What Did China Have to Offer at UN Climate Summit 2014?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The UN Climate Summit shows little has changed in China's thinking on climate change.