The fight against climate change has fizzled, with much of the public not believing or not caring. That's why Obama tries to change the subject to jobs when he talk about energy policy.

Greater polarization of the electorate, concerns about the economy, and skepticism of the media have led to a sharp decline in public opinion that climate change is a real and serious issue.

Cap and trade may be superior to command-and-control regulatory approaches, but it is not necessarily superior to other alternatives, such as a carbon tax.

Global warming and greenhouse gases are affecting the earth's climate, but it is also part of a historical trend.

While it’s sometimes hard to distinguish the crackpot from the consequential, many sober scientists believe that even far-out schemes are worth exploring, considering the alternatives.

Contrary to the popular misconception, the growth rate of national health spending has been dropping for a decade.

For the sake ofthe global economy's health, China must rebalance its economy away from exports and towards domestic demand.

Geoengineering could be one of the very best ways of hedging against the larger risks and uncertainties that surround climate policy.