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The Future of Climate Finance
Climate economist Gernot Wagner argues public climate finance should de-risk private investment, fund adaptation for vulnerable countries and help multilateral development banks scale proven climate technologies faster.
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What Happens to Our Brains in a Warming World?
Climate change is already reshaping our brains. How do we act earlier, build resilience and change the trajectory for generations to come?
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The Case for Decarbonizing Singapore’s Data Center Boom Using Geothermal Resources
Data centers are straining Singapore’s limited clean energy supply, but a proposed Sumatra–Singapore grid interconnection could help solve the problem.
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Hawaii’s Compounding Climate Crisis Exposes Systemic Failures
Hawaii’s March 2026 flooding exposed more than damaged roads and homes. True recovery must prioritize local needs and long-term preparedness.
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Puerto Rico’s Energy Future: Is Gas the Only Option?
Some experts and advocates say the government’s push for liquefied natural gas is standing in the way of renewable energy goals.
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Beyond Borders: What It Takes to Build a Climate-Resilient Megalopolis
The Greater Bay Area in China is implementing nature-based solutions to build climate resilience amid rapid urbanization, biodiversity loss and worsening storms.
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Climate Models Show El Niño Is Rapidly Strengthening
The World Meteorological Organization says a strong El Niño could drive extreme weather in many regions.
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The AI Revolution Mirrors the Green Transition
The AI buildout and the green transition both present significant and similar opportunities and challenges.
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What I’ve Learned From ‘The End of Poverty,’ 20 Years Later
The author reflects on Jeffrey Sachs, the U.N., and the need to redesign global institutions for a world shaped by climate change, poverty and geopolitical strain.

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