Haryy Nb4U.S. and China renew science and technology pact amid growing rivalry
Despite escalating tensions, the U.S. and China have renewed their Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement, highlighting the enduring importance of scientific collaboration amidst geopolitical rivalry. This pact fosters joint research, protects intellectual property, and supports infrastructure development, demonstrating the shared recognition of science’s transformative power and its ability to bridge divides.
Contentious COP29 deal shows climate cooperation fraying at edges
At COP29, the once-lauded alliance against climate change faced its greatest trial. Discord prevailed as nations clashed over emission targets, leaving a bitter taste in the wake of the contentious deal. The fractures exposed in Dubai shattered the spirit of collective action, raising concerns that the global fight against climate change may be losing its momentum at the very moment when it needs it most.