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Foreign Policy

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:23:32 GMT

The U.S. and the international community face great challenges in the 21st century—globalization offers more freedom and prosperity, but also new threats to our security. The Foreign Policy Studies scholars and research help policymakers and the public address these crucial issues.

The Global Recession and Climate Change

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:32:00 GMT

Delaying national commitments to reach reduced greenhouse gas emissions will be more costly for national governments in the long run. Nonresident Senior Fellow Warwick McKibbin says the floundering global economy is a critical factor in what actions can be taken now.

Climate Change and India

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In response to Secretary Clinton's call for India to help combat global warming, India's environment minister said that India, with over 300 million impoverished people, was not in a position to assume legally binding emissions. Arvind Panagariya reviews the debate and argues for developed countries to substantially cut their emissions before asking developing countries to commit to mitigation.

Consequences of Alternative U.S. Cap-and-Trade Policies: Controlling Both Emissions and Costs

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings experts Adele Morris, Peter Wilcoxen and Warwick McKibbin analyze the economic effects of a potential U.S. cap-and-trade program and offer insights to policy-makers on how to limit climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions with little risk to the economy.

India and Climate Change

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the world community gears up for another round of climate change talks, a central issue will be how to bring developing countries—especially rapidly growing India and China—into a climate-change pact. William Antholis examines the "per capita" emissions reduction standard favored by India's Manmohan Singh and argues that it is too simple a metric by which to achieve equity in global carbon reductions between the developed and developing worlds.

A Tough Message to India on Climate Change, Non-proliferation

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in the first visit to India by a top Obama administration official, engaged her hosts on two major issues facing the world: nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brookings President Strobe Talbott writes that Indians, like many Americans, still need to be persuaded to see the urgency of prompt action on these two issues.

The Scouting Report: Climate Change

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:30:00 GMT

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April 22, 2009, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Earth Day is an opportunity to discuss global environmental issues including climate change, conservation and sustainable development. On April 22, Brookings expert Bryan Mignone and Fred Barbash, senior editor of Politico, took your questions in a live web chat.

Controlling Climate Change

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:27:10 GMT

Nearly 40 years ago, Earth Day was founded to increase awareness about our protecting the environment. Adele Morris says the call for action to control climate change is greater than ever and urges President Obama and other world leaders to work together on this critical issue.

Transportation and Climate Change: The Perfect Storm

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

According to Robert Puentes, transportation is an area that is crucial to both economic growth and environmental sustainability. The link between transportation and climate change is making it imperative that we find new ways to think about transportation policy, especially in our nation's metropolitan areas.

Climate Change and Global Poverty : A Billion Lives in the Balance?

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Climate Change and Global Poverty: A Billion Lives in the Balance? draws on expertise from the climate change and development communities to ask how the public and private sectors can help the world's poor manage the global climate crisis.

The Long and Winding Road: Automotive Fuel Economy and American Politics

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The United States has been largely unsuccessful in reducing its petroleum consumption by regulating the fuel economy of motor vehicles. Pietro Nivola proposes a move towards a comprehensive carbon tax, which could reduce gasoline consumption more effectively and curtail carbon emissions from other, more damaging sources.

The Scouting Report: Build Energy Security

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:30:00 GMT

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November 12, 2008, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Energy security and climate change are top priorities for the next president—second only perhaps to addressing the economic crisis. The Scouting Report continued its weekly web chat with Brookings Managing Director William Antholis, who discussed the energy security and climate change issues facing President-elect Obama. Politico Senior Editor Fred Barbash moderated.

World in Crisis: Charting A Way Out

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:30:00 GMT

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November 10, 2008, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

On November 10, the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies at Brookings hosted Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki of Japan for an address on the acute financial and environmental crises facing the world. Ambassador Fujisaki offered insights and approaches to these issues and outline where Japan and the world should be headed.

Top 10 Global Economic Challenges Facing America's 44th President

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As President-Elect Obama prepares to lead the United States, what are the top global economic challenges facing the new president and his advisors and how should the new administration address them? A new report by Brookings global economic and development experts ranks the top 10 issues and details specific ideas for how to tackle the toughest challenges.

The Complexities of Carbon Cap-and-Trade Policies: Early Lessons from the States

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Trading of emissions under a cap-and-trade regime has received prominent attention as a possible approach to reducing the carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to climate change. On September 25, one regional cap-and-trade program, involving ten Northeastern states, has already begun operation through an initial auctioning of carbon allowances. This poses many important issues of federalism, writes Barry Rabe, as the federal government begins to play catchup with states and will have to give thought to sorting out federal and state responsibilities.

The Climate of Opinion: State Views on Climate Change and Policy Options

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The 2008 presidential race may be the first in which the candidates’ positions on climate change have some influence on electoral outcome. Barry Rabe and Christopher Borick examine public attitudes toward climate change, with particular emphasis on policy options, including how to design and implement policies with states that have very different levels of capacity and patterns of emissions growth.

A Reason to Believe: Examining the Factors that Determine Americans’ Views on Global Warming

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

During the past two years, public perceptions of global warming have shifted significantly in the U.S. In the first of a two-part series, Barry Rabe and Christopher Borick examine the factors that drive individual views on global warming.

The Evolving Transatlantic Agenda

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT

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July 11, 2008, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

In the coming years, European and American leaders will face pressing global challenges such as terrorism, international trade negotiations and climate change, which will require joint action and close collaboration between American and European leaders. On July 11, the Center on the United States and Europe (CUSE) at Brookings hosted Jim Murphy MP, Great Britain’s Minister for Europe, for a discussion of the role of public diplomacy in the new transatlantic agenda.

Shrinking the Carbon Footprint of Metropolitan America

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings released a report that ranks the carbon footprint of the nation’s top 100 metropolitan areas. For the first time, the report quantifies a metropolitan area’s carbon footprint based upon carbon emissions from highway transportation and residential energy consumption and lists metropolitan areas by total metric tons of carbon emissions per capita in 2005. The report offers recommendations on how the federal government should step up its support of metropolitan efforts to shrink their carbon footprints.

Climate Change and the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT

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March 03, 2008, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

On March 3, the Brookings Institution hosted the top Japanese and U.S. climate change advisors for a discussion on their governments’ respective policy initiatives. The speakers explored options for a new international framework on climate change and discuss the role of the Hokkaido Summit as a critical milestone in ongoing climate policy negotiations.

Pay-As-You-Drive Car Insurance

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Jason Bordoff presents a plan for "pay-as-you-drive" car insurance, a win-win policy—good for society and good for most drivers—that makes significant progress on climate change, congestion and other driving-related harms and is more equitable at the same time, all while reducing insurance costs for the majority of drivers.

Climate Change and Global Trade

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:15:30 GMT

Two of the top issues that the next president of the United States must face are climate change and global trade. William Antholis explains how the United States can seek breakthroughs in reducing domestic greenhouse gas emissions and succeed in an open world trading system.

Climate Change in the Overall Development Context

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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January 31, 2008, 12:00 PM to 12:00

Brookings Global hosted a private dinner with Kemal Derviş, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, on January 31, 2008 as part of an ongoing Global Seminar Series. Mr. Derviş discussed the impact of climate change on the overall development context.

How the Next President Can End Our Oil Addiction

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

David Sandalow offers ideas for how the United States can move beyond its addiction to oil.

U.N. Climate Change Conference: Thinking Beyond Kyoto

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:49:41 GMT

The United Nation’s climate talks have begun in Bali with participants from nearly 200 countries. Carlos Pascual, vice president and director of Foreign Policy at Brookings, says the negotiations are aimed at producing a pact that will replace the Kyoto Protocol – which expires in 2012.

Challenges Facing the Climate Change Conference

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:07:40 GMT

As delegates gather for the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Bali, Indonesia this week, world leaders will try to devise a comprehensive agreement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Brookings scholar Warwick McKibbin says the issues are complex with both environmental and economic considerations.

A Changing Climate: The Road Ahead for the United States

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Todd Stern and William Antholis argue that the next U.S. president has a pivotal opportunity to forcefully address and act on the timely issue of climate change, particularly though diplomatic means with countries around the world.

Recipe for European Climate Leadership

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Climate change policies require thoughtful decision making to avert catastrophic damage to the Earth. Nigel Purvis argues that "despite the obvious need for urgent action, patient and adaptive European diplomacy will best serve the world."

The Challenges of Emissions Trading

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Scholar Urjit Patel discusses the challenges of emissions trading as a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Economist calls for bipartisan approach on climate

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

As discussion of global warming in Australia heats up, Brookings Scholar Warwick Mckibbin argues little was achieved by the recent debate and says Australia may be better served if the parties worked together on the issue.

Global Climate Change: A Stern Warning

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Urjit Patel discusses scientific facts behind the associated estimates of the costs of climate change, as provided in the recent Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:16:01 GMT

An internationally-recognized advocate of human rights, peace and justice, the admired spokesman for the people of Tibet, and the 1989 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, the 14th Dalai Lama is one of the world's foremost defenders of non-violent methods to achieve social change.

The Heat Is On

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Fellow Urjit Patel discusses climate change as a huge market failure, stating that fixing this problem requires international coordination on a commensurate scale.

Global Warming: Who Loses--and Who Wins?

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Gregg Easterbrook, The Atlantic Monthly (April 2007)

Climate Change Policy

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Interview by Gregg Easterbrook, The Diane Rehm Show (3/21/07)

Global Warming: Who Loses-and Who Wins?

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Gregg Easterbrook, NPR's Day to Day (3/14/07)

Ending Poverty, Promoting Peace: The Quest for Global Security

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In 2006, the Brookings Blum Roundtable explored the complicated connections between poverty and insecurity as part of “The Tangled Web: The Poverty-Insecurity Nexus.” The roundtable examined the practical implications for public and private organizations operating in developing countries, identified areas of greatest need and highlighted best practices.

Case Closed: The Debate about Global Warming Is Over

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The consensus of the scientific community has shifted from skepticism to near-unanimous acceptance of the evidence of an artificial greenhouse effect. Brookings fellow Gregg Easterbrook suggests that reducing emissions of greenhouse gases may turn out to be much more practical and affordable than currently assumed.

Environmental Consequences of Rising Energy Use in China

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Warwick J. McKibbin, Asian Economic Policy Review (December 2005)

Global Climate Change Policy Beyond 2012

Wed, 23 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Warwick J. McKibbin, The Brookings Institution (11/23/05)

Global Challenges for U.S. Energy Policy: Economic, Environmental, and Security Risks

Fri, 05 Mar 2004 09:30:00 GMT

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March 05, 2004, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

In an effort to build a national consensus on addressing the global dimensions of U.S. energy policy, Brookings and partners co-sponsored a bipartisan, one-day conference on energy and the global environment that brought together national political leaders, business executives and foreign policy experts.

A Discussion with His All Holiness Bartholomew: Global Environmental Challenges and the Role of Faith and Religious Freedom

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

On November 4, the Brookings Institution hosted His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, and Ecumenical Patriarch of the Orthodox Christian Church. In his speech, His All Holiness addressed how global environmental challenges relate to the role of faith and religious freedom in public life.