Environment

How Zoning Reform Could Help Slash Emissions

The Energy Mix Dec 30, 2022 State and city governments could use land regulations to combat climate change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Coronavirus Pandemic Proves That We Can Overcome the Climate Crisis—If We Want To

Martina Moneke / Truthdig Mar 14, 2020 The response to the coronavirus pandemic reveals that it’s possible to significantly reduce emissions that cause air pollution and climate change. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S. Tells U.N. It Is Pulling Out of Paris Climate Deal

SETH BORENSTEIN / The Associated Press Nov 4, 2019 It files formal notice on the first day it could do so; the process takes a year. Critics call it a reckless failure of leadership. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Countries Pledge $9.8B for Global Climate Fund to Help Poor

The Associated Press Oct 25, 2019 Environmental campaigners slam the United States and Australia for refusing to contribute. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

New York Like Arkansas? Bay Area Like L.A.? Warming May Make It Feel So

SETH BORENSTEIN / The Associated Press Feb 12, 2019 The 540 cities included in a new study on average move 528 miles to the south climate-wise by 2080, if carbon emissions keep soaring. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Shows Flagrant Disregard for Science Once Again

Abrahm Lustgarten / ProPublica Jan 13, 2019 A report by a private research company finds that U.S. emissions, which amount to one-sixth of the planet's, didn't fall in 2018 but instead skyrocketed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rich Countries Are Actively Failing to Curb the Climate Emergency

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Dec 6, 2018 Half of the world's wealthiest countries (and biggest polluters) are not going to bother to meet their own commitments to emissions reductions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.K. Reliance on Coal Continues to Plummet

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 6, 2018 As a source of electricity, coal use has fallen 85 percent in just five years, and the government plans to get rid of it entirely by 2025. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Costa Rica Approves Incentives for Electric Vehicles

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Dec 16, 2017 The country’s congress overwhelmingly passes the law on its second reading, aiming for 37,000 EVs in five years. Meanwhile, the U.S. Congress' tax bill promotes carbon-based energy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Brazil’s Recession Grows as Emissions Rise

Jan Rocha / Climate News Network Nov 15, 2017 The country is the only major one in the world where damage to the climate is worsening as the population becomes poorer. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.N. on Climate Change: ‘We Are Not Doing Nearly Enough’

Alex Kirby / Climate News Network Oct 31, 2017 The organization expects a global rise of 3 degrees Celsius by 2100, even if countries cut their greenhouse gas emissions as promised in 2015. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Is Nearing a Decision on Whether to Exit the Paris Climate Deal

By Chris Mooney / The Washington Post May 31, 2017 If the president withdraws from the agreement, he will break ranks with more than 190 countries. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )