International
Greens Cheer U.S.-China Paris Agreement Announcement
Environmental groups this weekend praised the announcement Saturday that the United States and China, the world’s top two polluters, had formally joined the Paris Agreement on climate change. “It’s remarkable that in a few short years the world’s two leading climate antagonists have become the world’s two leading climate champions. The United States can no […]
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International
U.S. Envoy Pitching Climate Action in Africa
United States Special Envoy for Climate Change Jonathan Pershing is in Africa this week discussing climate action and the Paris Agreement on climate change with leaders in Senegal, Nigeria, and South Africa. Pershing arrived in Dakar, Senegal, on Sunday. He will then travel to Abuja, Nigeria, on Tuesday before capping off his trip Thursday in […]
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International
Martin Donnelly Leaves U.K. Department of BEIS
Martin Donnelly, who has served as the joint permanent secretary for the United Kingdom’s Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy since its inception in July, announced Monday he will step down to establish the new Department of International Trade. Alex Chisholm, who served with Donnelly in the joint role, became the sole permanent secretary […]