Energy
World's Largest Carbon-Capture Plant to Open Soon
Towers will grab gas emitted by a huge coal power plant, but use it to pump oil out of the ground
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Climate Change
Global Climate Accord Will Take Effect Wednesday
Europe’s vote will push the Paris Agreement across the finish line
Climate Change
Alaska’s Glaciers Are Retreating
Although the mechanisms vary, together the glaciers are losing 75 billion tons of ice annually
Natural Disasters
Insurance May Be Dropped for Properties That Repeatedly Flood
One percent of policy holders make 25 to 30 percent of claims
Climate Change
Trump, Clinton Argue over Climate Change
It was only 12 minutes into the first presidential debate when the two candidates clashed over climate
Climate Change
Trump Picks Top Climate Skeptic to Lead EPA Transition
Choosing Myron Ebell means Trump plans to drastically reshape climate policies
Climate Change
Phaseout of Refrigerants Needed to Meet Paris Accord
John Kerry says carbon dioxide reductions must be augmented with cuts in hydrofluorocarbon use
Climate Change
Obama Demands That Security Agencies Consider Climate Change
Effects must now be part of national security policies, plans and doctrines
Climate Change
Obama Warns of "Mass Migrations" If Climate Change Is Not Confronted
In his final U.N. address, the president says inaction will lead to more unrest
Energy
Major Banks Pledge to Go Carbon Neutral
Bank of America and Amalgamated Bank will completely power operations with renewable energy by 2020
Climate Change
Countries Will Ratify Climate Agreement at the U.N.
If 55 nations come through, the global agreement takes effect
Climate Change
Sea Ice, Near Record Low, Is Not Rebounding
Winter regrowth may be slower than usual
Environment
World Leaders Meet to Protect Oceans
Proposals range from more protected areas to bans on plastic bags
Climate Change
Military Leaders Warn That Climate Poses Security Threats
A bipartisan group says the U.S military must alter strategies to maintain effectiveness
Environment
Debate Rises over Real Source of Higher Methane Emissions
Some research says oil and gas production is the largest contributor, other work says it's agriculture, livestock and landfills
Conservation
Conservationists Dig In on Pandas, Oceans and Elephant Ivory
Pandas improve slowly, oceans change rapidly
Policy
Clean Energy Firms Lobby Congess as Much as Dirty Firms Do
Carbon-emitting companies try to maintain the status quo, green-energy companies try to gain a competitive advantage
Conservation
An Army of Beetles Could Save Dying Hemlock Forests
Spreading predator beetles may be the only way to stop a tiny, sap-sucking pest that is decimating hemlock trees
Energy
New Catalyst Could Split Water Cheaply
The goal: Inexpensive hydrogen for fuel cells that power cars and homes
Climate Change
U.S. and China Formally Commit to Paris Climate Accord
The question now is whether President Obama can implement steps that reduce carbon dioxide emissions without Congress’s help
