Juan Cole / Informed CommentDec 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 )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentJan 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 )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentDec 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 )
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Jan Rocha / Climate News NetworkNov 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 )
Alex Kirby / Climate News NetworkOct 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 )
By Chris Mooney / The Washington PostMay 31, 2017
If the president withdraws from the agreement, he will break ranks with more than 190 countries. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
By Inga Vesper / Climate News NetworkMay 20, 2017
The desire for more spacious cars and houses is canceling out energy savings made by environmentally friendly improvements to heating and transport. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 10, 2017
John McCain has made an unexpected move, voting against a bill supported by President Trump and most Republicans in Congress. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentApr 28, 2017
Under Trump's policies, U.S. emissions will mount—and so will the damage to future generations. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Alex Kirby / Climate News NetworkMar 18, 2016
The link between global economic growth and emissions growth has been further weakened as greenhouse gas levels show no increase for the second year in succession. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 14, 2015
Don't count climate scientist James Hansen among those joining the back-slapping brigade following the conclusion of the COP21 climate change summit near Paris. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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