Transatlantic trade conflict is yet again looming large. As the European Union has been moving ahead to cap the emissions of airlines using European airports, it irked the Obama administration. The latter responded with serious threatening gestures vis-à-vis the European Union. Yet there are strong political reasons for the U.S....

In the world as we know it, only environmental activists are the movers and shakers in climate politics. Yet, leading up to the Cancún climate summit, international business emerged as a major apostle for bold steps towards a global climate deal. This represents a historic opportunity that governments need to...