Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment. Edited by J. Timmons Roberts, Carlos R. S. Milani, Jennifer Jacquet and Christian Downie. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2025. 432p. - Corporations at Climate Crossroads: Multilevel Governance, Public Policy, and Global Climate Action. By Lily Hsueh. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2025. 532p.

Key Points

• This assessment evaluates the factors contributing to climate obstruction on a global scale.
• Analysis of climate-related governance frameworks
• Evaluation of corporate influence on climate policies
• Comparative studies of public policy impacts across regions
• Identified key obstacles to effective climate action
• Highlighted the complex interplay between corporations and governance
• Demonstrated varied public policy responses to climate challenges

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