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There Are Better Ways to Grow Economies Than Going to War

Many people believe that the answer to economic woes is to go to war. However, is this the case? Wars cost money, and they don’t always result in more robust economies. Instead, many times, they result in weaker economies. “A haircut through war will not solve the world’s economic problems,” said economic analyst David P. ...

Lijf Santelices

Devastation of war.

China Announces New 5-Year Climate Target Amid a ‘Dirty Recovery’

The world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases announced generally moderate new energy and climate targets that give little indications that it will step up its efforts at combatting climate change over the next five years. Premier Li Keqiang, speaking at the annual meeting of the National People’s Congress, said the country will reduce carbon emissions ...

David Clapp

Industry smokestacks polluting the air.