The United States and China must find a way to cooperate at COP26 and beyond. Otherwise, global climate action is impossible

One week away from the COP26 climate negotiations in Glasgow, all eyes are on two nations: China and the United States. Together, the superpowers are responsible for more than 40% global carbon emissions. Relations between the United States and China have been strained in recent years, and their ability to cooperate on climate action is crucial to the success of COP26 and beyond. U.S. progress on climate change has retreated under the Trump administration, but President Joe Biden has brought the nation back to the table. Biden is keen to cooperate with China in this critical political area, giving hope…