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A Carbon Cost: Germany’s Energy Transformation

Germany is not on target to meet 2020 emissions targets, due in part to the setback of rapid denuclearization.

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French Emissions: Nuclear Limitations

Will France be able to maintain its low carbon emissions going forward?

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China’s Carbon Emissions: Still Rising Fast

Even on a per person basis, the outlook on Chinese decarbonization is bad.

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US Emissions: Which Way?

U.S. decarbonization is likely to stall under Trump, even as the planet’s carbon capacity limit approaches.

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NATO: The US Share

How much does the United States actually pay to support NATO, despite Trump’s claims?

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Above and Beyond: Non-NATO Spending by Members

Not all defense spending by NATO member countries goes toward joint NATO activities or missions.

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China’s Tall Building Construction Spree

How many of the world’s tallest buildings will be in China in a decade?

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Empire State of Mind

Will the US get back into the record tall buildings game?

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The Spread of Gulf State Skyscrapers

From Burj Khalifa to The Shard, princely oil money is raising record buildings.

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Soaring Heights: Saudi Towers

Can the Kingdom stack up in the skyscraper business?

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