Which civilization will win and which will lose — the one based on fossil fuels or the one based on renewables?

Why are even America’s self-acclaimed liberal internationalists still so keen on being top dog? Will John Kerry follow in Hillary Clinton’s footsteps on this issue?

Which year saw the highest total of economic damages worldwide from natural disasters?

How can Europe achieve — and sustain — a post-crisis economic recovery?

Italy has no choice but to build on Mario Monti’s achievements.

How does one turn environmental problems into a threat for the United States and then into a profit opportunity?

Why is it that U.S. business and society seem less well prepared to tackle a long-term challenge such as climate change?

Why don’t Americans let themselves be spurred to stimulate their competitive juices when they look at China?

Can optimism be a substitute for doing really hard work? Or is it just a very transparent excuse for a cop-out on climate change?

What is the real challenge President Obama and the American people must urgently resolve?