China's Strides In ‘Green Energy’ Play A Vital Role in Climate Change Cooperation Amid Renewable Energy Slowdown in the United States

This article will examine the relationship between competing renewable energy markets in the United States and China. China’s advancements in “green” energy technology, most notably, EV battery development has given China unique leverage in orchestrating multilateral clean energy deals, excluding the U.S.. Seemingly, China’s progress is unmatched, as U.S. policy continues to backslide renewable energy development and policy, shifting to traditional fuel sources instead. With oil on the rise in the U.S., and China implementing solar and wind energy projects for global partners, it is clear a “green” future of climate cooperation is uncertain.

Melting Permafrost in Siberia is Threatening Russia’s Energy Industry

Russia’s reliance on Arctic resources is increasingly threatened by the rapid thawing of the permafrost, causing infrastructure collapse, the release of greenhouse gases, and increasing global temperatures. As climate change accelerates, Russia is facing mounting economic and geopolitical strain, compounded by shifting global markets and Western sanctions. With other Arctic nations expanding their presence in the region and Russia’s diminishing influence, the Kremlin must decide whether to adapt to the crisis or risk further economic and geopolitical decline.

Russia & FSUBy Cassandra BrownMarch 29, 2025russia, Climate Change, permafrost, siberia, energy, energy crisis

Will Nigeria’s Infrastructure Gaps Push it Closer to China?

One of the biggest, if not the biggest, challenges to Nigeria’s economic growth is its lack of quality infrastructure. To compete on the global stage and address problems such as poverty and lagging human development, Nigeria needs improved infrastructure to service its economy and development goals.