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  1. Global Coal Hypocrisy

    Global Coal Hypocrisy

    Dec 3, 2021 Shashi Tharoor rejects the widespread criticism of India following the recent COP26 climate-change conference.

  2. Dethroning King Coal

    Dethroning King Coal

    Aug 6, 2013 Peter Singer on why the world needs to move away from coal.

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  4. Coal and Corruption

    Coal and Corruption

    Oct 16, 2014 Marina Lou shines a light on the coal industry's corrupting influence.

  5. Is SVB the Canary in the Coal Mine?

    Is SVB the Canary in the Coal Mine?

    Mar 14, 2023 Xavier Vives warns that the bank's sudden collapse points to a larger looming threat to financial stability.

  6. King Coal’s Pyrrhic Victory

    King Coal’s Pyrrhic Victory

    Aug 4, 2010 Daniel Gros

  7. King Coal’s Climate Challenge

    King Coal’s Climate Challenge

    Nov 19, 2013 Andrew Steer provides a reality check on the climate-change implications of continued reliance on coal power.

  8. Chinese Coal Cuts

    Chinese Coal Cuts

    Apr 2, 2015 Mark L. Clifford praises the country's progress toward reducing carbon-dioxide emissions.

  9. King Coal’s Climate Policy

    King Coal’s Climate Policy

    Oct 20, 2009 Jeffrey D. Sachs

  10. Africa Must Choose Renewables Over Coal

    Africa Must Choose Renewables Over Coal

    Feb 10, 2020 Carlos Lopes makes an economic case for speeding up the continent’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

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    Navigating Major Transitions in an Uncertain Economy

    Mohamed A. El-Erian explains how to recalibrate expectations in the face of yet another forecasting failure.
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    Must Democratizing the Media Be Bad for Democracy?

    Carsten Brosda proposes a strategy to defend the digital public square against manipulation and algorithmic distortion.
  3. mazzucato66_Soumyabrata RoyNurPhoto via Getty Images_IndiaUPI Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto via Getty Images

    Central Banks in a Cashless World

    Mariana Mazzucato & David Eaves explain why policymakers should become more involved in shaping or creating digital-payments infrastructure.
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    Governments Must Step Up to Prevent Cervical Cancer

    Ifeanyi M. Nsofor urges policymakers worldwide to commit to administering the HPV vaccine as widely as possible.
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    The Perils of Retirement in America

    Teresa Ghilarducci

    The US retirement system is failing American workers. But after decades of pushing fake fixes – especially forcing people to work longer – US policymakers have an opportunity to make real progress in bolstering Americans' economic security in old age.

    proposes a Grey New Deal that would boost economic security for all US workers in old age.
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    Fifty Years of Immunization Success Call for 50 More

    Sania Nishtar touts the remarkable results of global collaboration on routine vaccination and foresees continued progress.
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    Trump on Trial

    From a long list of criminal indictments to unfavorable voter demographics, there is plenty standing between presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump and a second term in the White House. But a Trump victory in the November election remains a distinct possibility – and a cause for serious economic concern.

  8. woods56_Alex WongGetty Images_georgieva Alex Wong/Getty Images

    The IMF Chose the Right Leader the Wrong Way

    Ngaire Woods thinks the Fund’s process for selecting its managing director is woefully out of step with today’s world.
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    Trump Is Putin’s Only Hope Now

    Carl Bildt considers the implications of Ukraine finally receiving the Western military aid it has been waiting for.

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