How game theory could improve international climate negotiations

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Northeastern University study says game theory reveals how negotiators could agree a global emissions reduction deal

Delegates frustrated with the lack of progress at UN climate talks over the past 20 years should not give up hope just yet. US scientists using a mathematical model popularised by Hollywood film A Beautiful...

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