A projected drop in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions—one of the largest of the past decade—is still not enough to meet the country’s commitments under the Paris climate accord...
Here is a snapshot of the warming world, from sea-level rise to fossil fuel subsidies to renewable energy growth
People already suffering from climate change are beseeching world leaders to hold global temperature rise to 1.5°C, even if we surpass that threshold temporarily
Scientists have proposed a network of supercomputing centers that would focus on local climate impacts
An instrument mounted to the International Space Station was built to map dust in the atmosphere, but it’s also giving scientists a wealth of information about methane and carbon dioxide emissions...
The U.S. will see “fewer emergency room visits, fewer asthma attacks” and will save money if it cuts carbon emissions, a new Union of Concerned Scientists analysis says...
The two nations announced limited steps to address climate change. But even a modest agreement could have far-reaching effects
Shifting temperatures disrupt the cues animals rely on to navigate their environment
China and the U.S. agreed to new greenhouse gas reduction commitments ahead of upcoming climate talks, but the relationship between the world’s top two emitters remains “challenging”...
From stray bullets to power companies, humans spark almost all of California’s wildfires
The new U.S. National Climate Assessment details how climate change will alter nearly every aspect of American life—and how the U.S. can help avoid “potentially catastrophic outcomes”...
A new facility will suck carbon dioxide from the air, showcasing the potential of a nascent industry that some say is crucial to fighting climate change
The number of homes located within the perimeters of wildfires has doubled since the 1990s. A surprising ecosystem is responsible for the risk
Rising temperatures are increasing the likelihood of severe drought in Syria, Iraq and Iran
Eunice Newton Foote showed that carbon dioxide traps the heat of the sun in 1856, beating the so-called father of the greenhouse effect by at least three years. Why was she forgotten?
The planet just saw the hottest span of 12 months in human history because of climate change driven by the burning of fossil fuels
We can’t put a price on a healthy biosphere. We must instead reorient our economy into one that values the living world
The outcomes of state elections this week may mean more natural gas plants in Texas, greater use of climate law funds in Kentucky and the continuation of the status quo in Maine and Mississippi...
Without policies to promote electric vehicle purchases and build up charging infrastructure, such vehicles might produce fewer emissions reductions than hoped
Eating less beef, cheese and ice cream would slash emissions, but removing cattle from our agricultural system isn’t easy
