Timely insights on a complex world.

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The Global Trend of Turning Power Plants Into Clean Energy Hubs

The Carbon to Clean Tracker catalogs “repowered” sites that push the energy transition forward.

· May 1, 2025
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Iran Wants to Avoid Both Peace and War With the United States. Trump Isn’t Having It.
· April 30, 2025
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Europe Tried to Trump-Proof Itself. Now It’s Crafting a Plan B.
· April 30, 2025
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U.S.–South Africa Relations Are on the Brink of Collapse
· April 29, 2025
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China Is Determined to Hold Firm Against Trump’s Pressure
· April 28, 2025
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The Risks—and One Major Opportunity—Trump Presents to Brazil
· April 28, 2025
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