Brazilian economist and IPCC lead author Roberto Schaeffer examines what constitutes a “fair share” of emissions reductions under the Paris climate process, and how fairness is defined.
Acclerating Climate Action
A senior climate diplomat discusses scientific, economic, and diplomatic barriers to rapid global decarbonization.
As Climate Concerns Rise, What Role Will Natural Gas Play?
The head of the International Energy Agency’s gas division discusses the outlook for natural gas as global efforts to address carbon emissions intensify.
The U.S. Is Back in Paris. Will It Regain Its Role as Climate Leader?
The U.S. forfeited leadership in the global effort to combat climate change when it left the Paris Agreement. Now back, will the U.S. resume its former role?
How Georgia’s Runoff Election Will Shape Joe Biden’s Clean Energy Strategy
Georgia’s runoff election will determine the balance of power in the Senate, and the degree to which Joe Biden will count on Congress to back his ambitious clean energy agenda.
June Developments Point To Inevitability Of National Carbon Price
The momentum for carbon pricing is strong, and a carbon tax, in particular, is the favored vehicle of many prominent economists.
UN Pushes Decarbonization Plans As COVID Recovery Tool
Addressing the COVID crisis and climate change shouldn’t be viewed as an either/or proposition.
Climate Negotiator Contemplates Future of Paris Agreement Without the U.S.
2020 will be a crucial year for the Paris Agreement. An architect of the climate process considers the implications of the U.S. presidential election, and what might be accomplished in the months ahead.
Rethinking Global Emissions Trading
The Environmental Defense Fund's chief economist discusses a plan that leverages international cooperation to achieve ambitious, and durable greenhouse emissions reductions under the Paris climate framework.
Without The U.S., Does Paris Climate Deal Collapse?
A senior member of the U.S. State Department’s Paris negotiating team explores the implications of a Trump administration pullback from global climate deal.