Author: Editorial Desk
Editorial Desk
Editorial Desk is responsible for reporting and explainers at Erths, an independent publication focused on global affairs, power, technology, and climate. Coverage prioritises systemic analysis, policy context, and long-term trends, aiming to make complex subjects accessible without oversimplification.
Global trade explained: how supply chains, tariffs, and rules really work Global trade is often reduced to headlines about tariffs, trade wars, or deficits. In practice,…
Corporate lobbying explained: how influence works in practice Corporate lobbying is often described as a shadowy force shaping policy behind closed doors. In reality, it is…
Net zero explained: what it means, what it costs, and what’s realistic “Net zero” has become one of the most widely used — and widely misunderstood…
Scarcity and adaptation: how water stress is reshaping policy and markets Water stress is emerging as one of the most immediate and disruptive consequences of climate…
Trust at scale: why AI governance is moving from principles to enforcement The debate over artificial intelligence has shifted decisively. What began as a discussion about…
Influence without visibility: how corporate power is exercised in 2026 Corporate power is rarely exercised through public confrontation. In 2026, its influence is more often felt…
The risk of drift: how global order is being reshaped quietly Global order is not being rewritten through dramatic announcements or formal treaties. Instead, it is…
Where We Have Been, Where We Are Going: 2026 The world does not change in straight lines. It moves in bursts, stalls, reversals, and moments of…
Adaptation and limits: how climate policy is shifting under pressure Climate policy is increasingly shaped by near-term constraints rather than long-term ambition. Governments and institutions remain…
Regulation and scale: how AI deployment is shifting this week The focus of artificial intelligence policy is shifting from experimentation to deployment. As more systems move…