greenhouse gas emissions
China Is Poised to Overtake the US as the Biggest Modern Contributor to Climate Change
But, experts say, China has made strong commitments to reduce its levels of carbon pollution and boost renewable energy production.
The Georgia Legislature Just Pulled the Plug on Electric Cars
Atlanta is the nation's largest market for the Nissan Leaf — but state lawmakers just voted to revoke a generous tax rebate on electric vehicles and replace it with a $200 tax on their purchase.
Here's How Much Obama Says the US Will Cut Carbon Pollution
Ahead of UN climate change talks in Paris at the end of the year, the Obama administration has submitted a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 28 percent by 2025 compared to 2005 levels.
It Might Be Possible To Reduce Carbon Emissions And Grow The Economy At The Same Time
Four the first time in four decades, the global economy grew but carbon emissions did not, according to a study by the International Energy Agency.
A Government Science Agency Had To Redo Its Graphs Because Ocean Temperatures Went Off the Charts
The world's oceans are warming as much as 100 times faster than at any time during the past 800,000 years.
Scientists Say We're Three Minutes from Doomsday
Not since the height of the Cold War has the 'Doomsday Clock,' established in 1947, been set this close to midnight.
The Economic Cost of Carbon Pollution Is Much Greater Than Estimated, Say Stanford University Researchers
The US government estimates each ton of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere costs the economy $39 — a figure that should be $220.
Climate Change Is Probably Going to Make Your Shrimp Cocktail Taste Disgusting
The oceans absorb a quarter of all carbon dioxide emissions, which makes them more acidic and, according to Swedish taste testers, is souring the flavor of the popular shellfish.
UN Climate Change Talks Reach Agreement to Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions
After days of discord, negotiators from nearly 200 nations approve a framework for cutting greenhouse gas emissions that will be approved next year in Paris.
All Eyes Turn to India as UN Climate Talks Begin in Lima, Peru
After the world's three largest economies — China, United States, and the European Union — made new pledges to curb their emissions, the spotlight is now on other leading polluters.
Here's Why China's Climate Pledge Might Not Be Such A Great Leap Forward
The world's leading emitter says its emissions will peak by 2030, but experts say too little is known about China's emissions levels up to — and after — 2030 to say whether severe climate change can be avoided.
Obama Travels to China and Climate Change is High on the Agenda
The US and China account for roughly half of the world's annual carbon pollution and environmental groups are pushing the two countries to increase their commitments on reducing emissions.