3Qs: Game theory and global climate talks
Friday, November 21, 2014 - 10:01
in Earth & Climate
Last week, China and the United States announced an ambitious climate agreement aimed at reducing carbon emissions in both countries, a pledge that marks the first time that China has agreed to stop its growing emissions. Leaders of both nations hope the agreement will lead to a global consensus on emissions reduction, with one senior official in the Obama administration saying that the deal "will signal to countries around the world that this negotiation has serious legs and there is a real chance of this coming together."