Opinion / #livelihoods
India’s opposition to limits on plastic production may turn out to be more damaging than beneficial, even though it is framed as a defence of the right to development.
Climate discourse must connect with jobs, security and everyday life if it is to win public support.
By excluding outside powers, Pacific leaders face a test of unity as they grapple with climate change, security rifts and development needs.
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What chaos at the US CDC could mean for the rest of the world
While the CDC is a key institution overseeing and funding public health in the US, it’s also instrumental in global health. Turmoil at the CDC could have an impact not just in the US, but around the world.
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