The world's great climate collapse

14 01 2026 | 22:20Amy Harder

The climate agenda's fall from grace over the past year has been stunning — in speed, scale and scope.

Why it matters: Whether this collapse in climate-change ambition proves permanent or temporary will shape the planet — which is still warming in unprecedented ways — and trillions of dollars in global energy investment.

Cover photo:  Allie Carl/Axios

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