The Economist Menu Weekly edition Search Sign in By Invitation The future of climate activism Ted Nordhaus on how green activists mislead and hold back progress Exaggerating and impractical, the climate movement undermines its cause and everyone suffers, says an environmental writer The future of climate activism Li Shuo on the surprising vitality of green activism in China Even in places without much people power, championing environmentalism can work, says a Chinese Greenpeace campaigner The future of climate activism Heleen de Coninck on the value of activists to spur policymakers Climate campaigners sometimes overstate the science, but they serve a valuable role, says an IPCC lead author The future of climate activism James Thornton on using lawsuits to save the planet The legal system can be a powerful tool to compel companies and governments to adhere to green goals, says the head of ClientEarth The future of climate activism Gernot Wagner on how individual actions can combat climate change Personal efforts make a difference when they gather momentum across society, says a climate economist The future of climate activism Tariq Fancy on the failure of green investing and the need for state action Pushing firms to adopt climate-friendly practices doesn’t work, but government can change economic incentives, says a former sustainable-investing insider Worlds within worlds Herman Narula on why the metaverse matters The metaverse is bigger than Facebook—a new era of valuable human experiences in digital worlds is upon us, says the CEO of Improbable Global trade Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on the need to rejuvenate multilateral trade deals Trade is flourishing despite the pandemic, but global rules are needed to ensure predictability and growth, says the head of the WTO Health care after covid-19 Sir John Bell on reusing covid-19 medical systems for other health goals Having built the infrastructure to deliver vaccines globally, we should maintain it for a global programme for other ailments, says a health-policy expert Global trade Sabine Weyand on role of trade policy in fighting climate change There is an opportunity to harness trade to tackle the major challenges of our time but there are limits, says the EU’s top trade official Global trade Robert Lighthizer on the need for tariffs to reduce America’s trade deficit The country’s deficits with China are so immense that new thinking—and hefty tariffs—are required, says the US trade representative under Donald Trump The future of American power Dmitri Trenin on Russia’s interests in the new global order America’s unipolar moment is over. It must carefully manage relations with China and Russia, says a Russian military-political analyst Previous 1 2 3 4 ... 11 Next Subscribe Group subscriptions Reuse our content Help and contact us Keep updated Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube RSS Published since September 1843 to take part in “a severe contest between intelligence, which presses forward, and an unworthy, timid ignorance obstructing our progress.” The Economist About Advertise Press centre Store The Economist Group The Economist Group Economist Intelligence Economist Impact Economist Events Working Here Which MBA? GMAT Tutor GRE Tutor Executive Jobs Executive Education Navigator Executive Education: The New Global Order Executive Education: Business Writing Terms of Use Privacy Cookie Policy Manage Cookies Accessibility Modern Slavery Statement Do Not Sell My Personal Information Copyright © The Economist Newspaper Limited 2021. All rights reserved. Here's how we use cookies To give you the best experience, we tailor our site to show the most relevant content and bring helpful offers to you. You can update your preferences at any time, at the bottom of any page. Learn more about how your data is used in our cookie policy. Why we use your data: Manage Accept