List of Energy and the Environment articles
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NGOs: Fighting Poverty, Hurting the Poor
The war against poverty is threatened by friendly fire. A swarm of media-savvy Western activists has descended upon aid agencies, staging protests to block projects that allegedly exploit the developing world. The protests serve professional agitators by keeping their pet causes in the headlines. But they do not always serve the millions of people who live without clean water or electricity.
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Debate: The State of Nature
Is the world getting greener? Or are we selling it short for a fistful of greenbacks? Apparently, even committed environmentalists can disagree. When Carl Pope looks out his door, he sees the polar ice caps melting, ecosystems on life support, and clean water disappearing. But Bjørn Lomborg believes humanity's backyard has never looked better. Who's got it right? For young and old, rich and poor, the answer might just mean the world.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Rio de Dinheiro
Mohammed El-Erian is a managing director of PIMCO, the world's largest bond manager. FP spoke to El-Erian about the ups and downs of the global economy.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 In Green Company
If Kyoto is so dangerous, why is corporate America already playing by its rules?
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Think Again: Energy Independence
High oil prices have everyone talking about energy independence again. But a look at the numbers reveals the vaunted goal is an illusion. And conservation isn't the answer, either. The sooner we realize it, the sooner we can talk about real solutions to the energy crisis.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Natural Dangers
The destruction of New Orleans reminded us all of the awesome power of nature. But many had warned about the possibility of bad days for the Big Easy. FP highlights some other cities that could make nature's hit list.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Most Dangerous Deficit
Why the supply and demand for global public goods could kill you.
