Collective defence and Article 5

Actions under Article 5 following the 9/11 attacks On 11 September 2001, the United States was struck by brutal terrorist attacks that killed and injured thousands of people. The Alliance’s response to 9/11 saw NATO engage actively in the fight against terrorism, launch its first operations outside the Euro-Atlantic area and begin a far-reaching transformation of […]

Climate Reports | United Nations

UNEP and others | 2021 Production Gap Report 20 October 2021 The 2021 Production Gap Report finds that despite increased climate ambitions and net-zero commitments, governments plan to produce more than double the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than what would be consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Over the next two decades, […]

Construction starts growth masks underlying weakness

Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Groundbreakings improved to start the year in January, but a closer look at that growth reveals general weakness, according to Dodge Construction Network. Total construction starts increased 0.7% month over month in January to a seasonally adjusted […]