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Climate Change
Asia’s Massive ‘Climate-Smart’ Dividend
By Anthony Fensom
A new report sets out the benefits of ‘climate smart’ policies for Asian economies.
Why Kazakhstan Is Betting on a Green Future
By Erlan Idrissov
Writing in The Diplomat, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister argues that economics, not altruism, must drive the green revolution.
Abbott Seeks Climate Change Alliance
By Jarni Blakkarly
As the US and China unveil major initiatives, Australia’s skeptical prime minister seeks international support.
Abbott in Awkward Spot on Climate Change
By Kevin Placek
Australia increasingly looks out of step with the international community ahead of the upcoming G20 summit.
China Vows Cap On Carbon Emissions
By Andy Tully
'Potentially the most important turning point in the global scene on climate change for a decade.'
In Climate Change Breakthrough, China Will Cap Emissions
By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, a Chinese climate change expert has announced the PRC will institute an emissions cap.
Can India Reform Its Agriculture?
By Ashwini K Swain
Climate change is stressing an already struggling farm sector, but there is a way forward.
New Zealand Courts and the Climate Refugee Dilemma
By Jarni Blakkarly
A Kiribati man faces deportation after a New Zealand refuses to accept a ‘climate refugee’ claim.
Can China and the US Stop Climate Change?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Shifting domestic situations have created an atmosphere for US-China cooperation against climate change.
Climate Change and the Pacific Islands
By Eileen Natuzzi
How Solomon Islands could serve as a model for protecting small Pacific Island nations from the effects of climate change.
Climate Change Could Lead to the Disappearance of 1,500 Indonesian Islands
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Philippines’ Jollibee to open in Dubai, Thai boycotts crushing pro-Shinawatra businesses.
In Beijing, Kerry Focuses on North Korea, Climate Change
By Shannon Tiezzi
Kerry's trip was intended to highlight potential areas for U.S.-China cooperation.