Dehradun, Sept. 6 -- Despite leaders of powerful nations meeting on one or the other occasion, in different permutations and combinations, the world remains unable to resolve the major crises threatening its future. Not so long ago, there was consensus on the danger of climate change, and several pacts had been signed regarding a collective response to it. Today, this coming together lies in tatters because climate change deniers have taken over in the powerful USA, whose role is critical to any effective action that may be taken. In fact, any collective action on any important issues is under threat because the US no longer is willing to be a significant contributor.
And as the world retreats from a positive approach to major challenges, ...