Carbon Emission Targets Set at 2015 Paris Conference May Be Too Little, Too Late

By Tim Radford / Climate News Network Aug 17, 2016 U.K. scientists warn that we may have already emitted enough carbon dioxide into the atmosphere to take air temperatures above a “safe” global threshold. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Concerns Raised Over Paris Climate Goals

By Alex Kirby / Climate News Network Jul 30, 2016 New analysis shows that the science underpinning the global treaty that aims to stop average temperatures from rising more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels urgently needs more research. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.K. Could Warm by 4 Degrees Celsius This Century

By Alex Kirby / Climate News Network Jul 15, 2016 Scientific advisers warn that, by 2100, temperatures in Britain could rise by twice as much as the internationally agreed limit set at the Paris climate conference. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Gold and Shipping Team Up to Threaten Yet More Emissions

By Paul Brown / Climate News Network Jul 14, 2016 The lure of mining for precious metals in South America and Europe is creating new carbon emissions not controlled by international agreement. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pledges Made at Paris Climate Talks Will Not Contain Global Warming

By Tim Radford / Climate News Network Jul 2, 2016 New research shows that a “controlled implosion” of the fossil fuel industry and a technological explosion of renewable energy are needed to meet targets on restricting global warming. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Nuclear Weapons, Climate Change, and the Prospects for Survival

By Noam Chomsky / TomDispatch Jun 13, 2016 For nearly 70 years, security for the human population has not been a leading concern of policymakers. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Trump Cannot Derail Global Climate Deal

By Alex Kirby / Climate News Network May 20, 2016 Even if he wins the presidency, Donald Trump will be unable to halt international progress toward a low-carbon economy, a British expert says. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Breaking Free: A Rising Tide of Climate Resistance

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan May 19, 2016 It has become increasingly clear that it is the younger generation that will save us all. It has become increasingly clear that it is the younger generation that will save us all. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Emmanuel Vincent, Founder of Climate Feedback

BLANK May 1, 2016 The University of California at Merced oceanographer has established a network of scientists who serve as watchdogs over climate-change reportage. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Days of Revolt’: Chris Hedges, Tim DeChristopher Discuss Far-Reaching Effects of Climate Change

Staff / Truthdig Apr 27, 2016 Global warming has already progressed farther than many are willing to admit, and that’s exactly why it’s time for the industrialized world to acknowledge the ethical consequences. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Clean Energy Is a Win-Win for the U.S.

By Tim Radford / Climate News Network Mar 14, 2016 Simply implementing its Paris climate conference commitments on reducing greenhouse gas emissions could save the U.S. billions of dollars -- and save hundreds of thousands of lives. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Cold Light Shines on Paris Climate Pledges

By Komila Nabiyeva / Climate News Network Feb 29, 2016 New research has found signs that many countries are making serious attempts to stick to action pledges made at the recent Paris climate summit -- but others are still lagging way behind. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )