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In this aerial view, a forklift puts boxes of peaches on to a truck after they were harvested from the last crop off of the trees at a peach orchard on July 24, 2023 in Fort Valley, Georgia. Due to weather extremes earlier in the year, their peach season, which usually ends in August, concluded early. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

America’s Climate Diplomacy Challenge and the Path to Rebuilding Credibility

For international climate diplomacy to succeed, it cannot be tethered to partisan swings in Washington.
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Shaping the AI Action Plan: Responses to the White House’s Request for Information

A thematic roundup of proposals aimed at shaping the Trump administration's new AI Action Plan.
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Restarting US LNG Permitting Brings Geopolitical Benefits and the Potential for Climate Progress

The end of the US LNG permitting pause provides an opportunity to accelerate promising trends in geopolitics, energy security, and environmental progress.
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What Just Happened: Trump’s Executive Actions on Environment and Implications for US Climate Security

New executive orders create U.S. and global security risks in the face of climate change, which the Trump administration and Congress would be wise to mitigate.

Crisis in Georgia: Why the Trump Administration Should Step In To Shore Up US Influence

The ruling party is cracking down on protests and aligning with Russia and China, even Iran, risking added instability in a fraught region.
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Unpacking the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on AI Infrastructure

The Biden administration's latest executive order on AI aims to balance innovation with national security, economic competitiveness, and environmental sustainability.
Climate activists stage a protest and hold posters calling for the phase-out of fossil fuels inside the COP29 venue

What to Do If U.N. Climate Negotiations Fail to Phase Out Fossil Fuels?

Next year's COP must begin with steps towards a fossil fuel phaseout — with or without the fossil fuel industry's cooperation.
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Under the Weather – The National Security Risks from Climate Change Could Go Well Beyond What the U.S. Government Thinks

Climate change may cause fundamental changes to the strategic environment that require shifts in U.S. policy.
Women walk past a sign of the COP28 ahead of the United Nations climate summit

Tracking COP28: Notable Moments and Key Themes

As COP28 begins, our tracker provides expert analysis, updates on conference debates, and the latest climate coverage.
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Energy Security at the UN High-Level Week: More Heat Than Light

From an energy perspective, UNGA78 highlighted the mismatches between the nature of shared problems and the institutions to address them.
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The U.S. National Ocean Climate Action Plan Must Prioritize Local Stakeholders and Ecosystem Protection

The U.S. can bolster ocean action in a manner that centers on justice for the communities that are most impacted by climate change.

Yellen’s Trip to Africa: A Chance to Reset US-Africa Relations

The Treasury secretary's visit could spur action on climate finance, inclusive global governance, and debt relief.
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