Karl Maier

Inside the Frantic Maneuvers That Saved COP29 Talks at a Cost Two weeks of difficult negotiations came to the brink of failure before settling on a $300 billion deal that flashes warnings for the future of climate diplomacy.

Two weeks of difficult negotiations at COP29 came to the brink of failure before settling on a $300 billion deal that flashes warnings for the future of climate diplomacy. This story is free to read.

Can the World Unite to End the Plastic Pollution Crisis? As the last negotiations for a global plastic treaty begin in South Korea, countries are divided over whether to cap production of the ubiquitous material.

A global treaty to curb plastic pollution is on the line as final talks begin in South Korea. Countries are divided over the best solution

How Conflict of Interest Rules Impact Trump, Musk and Other Rich Nominees Donald Trump is the richest person to become US president, and his far-flung business empire has only expanded since he last held the post. Then as now, he is wont to name other rich people to positio...

Once again, the richest person to become US president has chosen other well-healed people for top government posts. Here's what they're supposed to do about their assets

‘Call Anytime You Want’: Trump Roils G-20 With Disdain for Rules World leaders who didn’t experience Donald Trump’s first merry-go-round are quickly learning how he likes to operate: If he wants to talk to you, there’s a good chance he wants you directly on the pho...

World leaders who didn’t experience Donald Trump’s first merry-go-round are quickly learning how he likes to operate: If he wants to talk to you, there’s a good chance he wants you directly on the phone

Lula’s Embrace of Xi Sets Up a Clash Over Trump’s China Policy The Brazilian president is looking to Beijing to help his country’s economic development. It’s a strategy that risks a run-in with Trump.

Beijing is key to Brazil's grand economic plans. Trump's aggressive stance on China could thwart that.

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Who’s Who in Trump’s New Administration President-elect Donald Trump has started to choose the people who he wants to implement his “America first” policies on the border, trade, economy and more.

President-elect Donald Trump has started to choose the people who he wants to implement his “America first” policies on the border, trade, economy and more.

From Susie Wiles to Marco Rubio, take a look at some of the people Trump is picking or set to pick. ⤵

Trump Taps Miller as Deputy Chief as Immigration Takes Forefront President-elect Donald Trump is moving quickly to install immigration hardliners into prominent White House posts, suggesting his promise to implement sweeping new restrictions on migration and launch...

Trump is moving quickly to install immigration hardliners into prominent White House posts, suggesting his promise to implement sweeping new restrictions on migration and launch a mass deportation program could take priority in the first days of his new administration

The World’s Best Hope to Beat Climate Change Is Vanishing To have a chance against global warming, key economies and industries need to hit crucial emissions targets by 2030. They’re far off track.

To have a chance against global warming, key economies and industries need to hit crucial emissions targets by 2030. They’re far off track.

This article is free to read, along with all of our coverage of the COP29 climate summit