Energy and Environment

An Interview with U.S. Ambassador to Niger Bisa Williams

June 13, 2013 by Forum Staff
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In an interview with The Fletcher Forum, Ambassador Williams discusses the U.S. approach to counterterrorism, security challenges in the Sahel, and the strategic importance of stability in Niger.

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Outsiders and the Inside Game: Environmental Protection Through Multi-Sectoral Collaboration

April 9, 2013 by Leila Monroe
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Progress on international environmental issues such as marine plastic pollution has been limited. Coordination and collaboration between government, civil society and the private sector are needed to amplify and enhance environmental protection.

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Arctic Oil and Gas: Hype or Reality?

April 9, 2013 by Andreas Østhagen
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The potential for Arctic oil and gas has already started to attract countries and corporations to the “High North.” But there are some significant obstacles which need to be addressed before these resource deposits become a reality.

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Why President Obama Should Say No to the Keystone XL Pipeline, Regardless of the State Department

March 6, 2013 by Shravya Reddy
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The State Department just issued a draft report an The Keystone XL Pipeline. But no matter what the final report states, President Obama should reject the pipeline because tar sands oil is worse for the climate than regular oil.

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Saving America’s Energy Future from the Ghost of Energy Past: Why Natural Gas Isn’t the Answer

February 28, 2013 by Shravya Reddy
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New information about the full cycle of natural gas production proves that it is not the answer to climate change. In fact, it could exacerbate the problem.

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Can (and Should) “Loss and Damage” be Attributed to Climate Change?

February 27, 2013 by Mike Hulme
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Financing for the international climate adaptation agenda should be directed toward regions where vulnerability to weather risks is greatest, not to where weather extremes are most easily attributable to human influences.

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