Davos and Global Warming
The cynical rule of thumb is that the will to strengthen environmental protections dissolves as soon as the economy hits a downturn. The conversations at Davos reveal a far more complex reality.
The cynical rule of thumb is that the will to strengthen environmental protections dissolves as soon as the economy hits a downturn. The conversations at Davos reveal a far more complex reality.
Portfolio | Pranay Gupte | Posted 02.27.2009 | Business
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, seems to have been around forever, although it started only in ...
J. Carl Ganter | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics
BBC presenter Nik Gowing moderates the closing session of the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Summit in Dubai November 9. Photo by Dana Smilli...
J. Carl Ganter | Posted 11.07.2008 | Business
The World Economic Forum was more college than commitment. But this meeting, to my ears, was surprisingly candid and left its participants with plenty of homework.
Walden Bello | Posted 11.02.2008 | Business
In a nutshell, the Wall Street meltdown is not only due to greed and to the lack of government regulation of a hyperactive sector.
Frances Beinecke | Posted 03.02.2009 | Green