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The Candidates on Climate Change

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:15:58 -0400

Democratic presidential candidates have much more readily embraced plans for federally mandated action to curb carbon emissions, and combat climate change.

McCain's Speech on Climate Change Policy

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:09:51 -0400

Republican presidential candidate John McCain gave this speech at the Vestas Training Facility in Portland, Oregon on May 12, 2008.

A Fight over Energy

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:09:13 -0400

Mounting gas prices have made energy a top presidential campaign issue. But prospects appear dim for any comprehensive policy reforms from Washington.

Baghdad and Kurds Close the Gap

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:32:27 -0400

Oil and the status of Kirkuk continue to divide Iraq's central government and the Kurdish region, but signs of political progress are emerging.

Blood Barrels

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:48:25 -0400

The world has grown much more peaceful over the past 15 years -- except for oil-rich countries. Oil wealth often wreaks havoc on a country's economy and politics, helps fund insurgents, and aggravates ethnic grievances. And with oil ever more in demand, the problems it spawns are likely to spread further.

U.S. is One of the ‘Central Pillars’ of Indian Foreign Policy

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:13:48 -0400

South Asia expert Bruce Riedel sees the continuing development of U.S.-India ties as a major accomplishment of President Bush, who has built on steps taken by his predecessor.

New Delhi’s Pragmatism

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:12:04 -0400

As India emerges as an important global player, its foreign policy seeks to balance the country's growing U.S. ties with national interests.

The World Next Week: April 25, 2008

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:20:46 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org and The Economist.

Energy Bottlenecks in South America

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:43:51 -0400

South America faces energy shortfalls at the same time that several countries have nationalized energy resources. Experts say a lack of cooperation on energy policy could hinder regional economic growth.

The World Next Week: April 18, 2008

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:50:06 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org and The Economist.

President Bush's Speech on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:56:26 -0400

Speech

Iran’s Power Brokers

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:56:11 -0400

As the Bush administration presses for greater economic pressure to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Tehran is turning east for economic survival.

McKinsey Executive Roundtable Series in International Economics: What is the Right Economic Approach to Global Warming? (Video)

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:05:39 -0400

Watch economist Ian W.H. Parry, Richard L. Sandor of the Chicago Climate Exchange, and Princeton's Robert H. Socolow discuss the best economic approach to mitigating global greenhouse-gas emissions.

McKinsey Executive Roundtable Series in International Economics: What is the Right Economic Approach to Global Warming? (Audio)

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:21:21 -0400

Listen to economist Ian W.H. Parry, Richard L. Sandor of the Chicago Climate Exchange, and Princeton's Robert H. Socolow discuss the best economic approach to mitigating global greenhouse-gas emissions.

Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks, 1990-2006

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:25:03 -0400

Report

Economic Challenges for Climate Change Policy

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:57:39 -0400

It is likely a new U.S. president will seek vigorous climate-change policy. Efforts to curb greenhouse gases pose considerable economic pitfalls, as well as opportunities.

Clean Air Act of 1990

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:41:14 -0400

Act

Royal Dutch Shell CEO on the End of ‘Easy Oil’

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:08:46 -0400

Jeroen Van der Veer, the CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, on global oil demand, the end of “easy oil,” and nationalized oil companies.

Climate Change and International Security Report

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:42:43 -0400

Report

Energy Scenarios to 2050: Implications for U.S. Energy Security (Audio)

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:14:38 -0400

Listen to Jeroen van der Veer, CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, discuss the various global factors influencing the energy market and implications for the next fifty years.

Energy Scenarios to 2050: Implications for U.S. Energy Security (Video)

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:08:40 -0400

Watch Jeroen van der Veer, CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, discuss the various global factors influencing the energy market and implications for the next fifty years.

Southern Baptist Declaration on the Environment and Climate Change

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:25:04 -0400

Declaration

Daniel Gustafson on U.S. Food Policy

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:06:17 -0400

Daniel Gustafson of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization says the next president should place agricultural policy high on the development agenda.

Evangelicals' Statement on Climate Change

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:32:48 -0400

Statement

International Trade and Climate Change: World Bank Report

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:22:01 -0400

Report

OECD Environmental Outlook to 2030, Summary

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:48:38 -0400

Report

Policy Clash Looms between Trade and Climate

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:06:05 -0400

U.S. legislation proposing environmental-impact tariffs on imports could violate free trade accords and embroil Washington and its trading partners in serious disputes.

China’s Land Reform Challenge

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:09:14 -0400

A pillar of China’s communist economic model, land collectivization, faces mounting pressure from farmers for reform, pitting rural forces against the tide of development.

Anticipating the Next Green President

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:35:49 -0500

Expectations are high that the next U.S. president will take stronger steps on climate change.

Sebastian Mallaby on ‘Green Tariffs’

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:25:51 -0500

CFR’s Sebastian Mallaby cautions the next U.S. president that “green tariffs” could undermine the legitimacy of the World Trade Organization.