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Grid for Renewables Could Slash Emissions

CO² pollution could be dramatically cut with a new grid optimized for renewable resources, according to a new study

January 25, 2016 — Bobby Magill and Climate Central

The Future of Epic Blizzards in a Warming World

What does global warming mean for extreme snowfall?

January 22, 2016 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

New Rules Cut Methane Vented from U.S. Lands

The federal government has proposed new guidelines to reduce methane pollution from public lands

January 22, 2016 — Bobby Magill and Climate Central

Deep Ocean Waters Are Trapping Vast Stores of Heat

A new study shows that much of the heat from global warming is reaching deep into the ocean

January 19, 2016 — John Upton and Climate Central

Obama Halts Federal Coal Leasing Citing Climate Change

The U.S. temporarily halts coal leasing on federal lands to reassess its policy in light of global warming

January 15, 2016 — Bobby Magill and Climate Central

Warming May Mean Major Thaw for Alaskan Permafrost

Continued warming is melting down frozen ground, surprising scientists

January 14, 2016 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

Lingering El Niño Could Mean Fewer Tornadoes

2016 could see a quieter spring tornado season

January 13, 2016 — Brian Kahn and Climate Central

December Heat Boosts 2015 to 2nd Warmest Year in U.S. History

2015 will likely be the hottest year on record globally

January 7, 2016 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

U.S. Sued for Killing Keystone XL Pipeline

TransCanada is suing the government for denying the company’s permit

January 7, 2016 — Bobby Magill and Climate Central

What Happened to the Polar Vortex?

The polar vortex has strengthened this year, helping exacerbate current mild weather

December 22, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

Missing Tropical Animals Could Hasten Climate Change

The decline of large animals in the forest impacts the storage of carbon in trees

December 18, 2015 — Bobby Magill and Climate Central

Here's How Much of Alaska's Permafrost Could Melt

New research reveals the extent of the meltdown in the north

December 9, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

Coral Reefs Provide Crystal Ball for Future Change

Pacific reefs devastated by El Nino offer a glimpse of the future under global warming

December 4, 2015 — Brian Kahn and Climate Central

How to Speak Like a Climate Change Negotiator

Here’s how to translate the jargon coming out of climate change talks in Paris

December 4, 2015 — John Upton and Climate Central

The $100 Billion Climate Question

How much aid is available to help adapt to global warming?

November 23, 2015 — John Upton and Climate Central

Has the Original U.N. Climate Goal Been Forgotten?

Many countries still push to restrain global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius—or less

November 19, 2015 — John Upton and Climate Central

NASA Tracks Global Carbon Dioxide

The space agency is trying to balance the planet’s carbon budget using satellite monitoring

November 13, 2015 — Brian Kahn and Climate Central

Once Stable Greenland Glaciers Face Rapid Melt

Ice sheets in the northeast of the world’s largest island have started to retreat

November 12, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

New Fees May Weaken Demand for Rooftop Solar

Utilities that impose fees on solar homeowners see a sharp drop in installations

November 11, 2015 — Bobby Magill and Climate Central

Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline

Climate change, among other factors, led to the rejection of the controversial tar sands pipeline proposal

November 6, 2015 — Bobby Magill and Climate Central

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