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Towards a systematic comparison of the effectiveness and socio-economic outcomes of climate policy instruments

Take a virtual tour of the worlds most famous buildings.

Youth plaintiffs accuse state officials of violating their right to a healthy environment in landmark case in Helena

As political leaders gather for a second conference at the European Parliament on how to move “beyond growth”, we, the undersigned academics and civil society organisations, see the geopolitical crisis as an opportunity to disengage from the socially and ecologically harmful growth competition and instead embrace a wellbeing cooperation.

The Empire State Building, the world's tallest skyscraper at the time and perhaps still the most famous in the world, opened on this day in history, May 1, 1931.

The majestic Empire State Building, now the Grand Old Lady of the New York City skyline, opened amid great civic fanfare just 14 months after construction on it began on this day in history, May 1, 1931.

Architects embraced new technology as they raced to build America’s tallest skyscraper.

William F. Lamb was a New York City native architect charged during the Great Depression with designing the tallest building in the world. It proved an incredible success.

The U.S.'s approach on loss and damage financing for developing nations is eerily reminiscent of the fossil fuel industry's delay tactics for stalling climate policy.

Palmer Auditorium, on the campus of Connecticut College in New London, is an Art Deco theater designed by William F. Lamb in 1939, who also designed the Empire State Building in New York City. The theater has a long history of hosting acclaimed artists, musicians, and performers, from Dizzy Gillespie to Yo-Yo Ma. Connecticut College's Palmer Auditorium gets a new name and face.