The Rich World’s Climate Distraction

Over the past 75 years, humanity achieved historic gains in welfare and poverty reduction. But progress has slowed as wealthy countries and development institutions have increasingly prioritized climate policy over urgent, cost-effective solutions for the world’s poor. In this Wall Street Journal op-ed, Indermit Gill and Bjorn Lomborg argue for a renewed focus on proven development priorities that can deliver the greatest improvements in human well-being.

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1 Sep 2026

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