Natural DisastersJune 29, 2016
U.S. Needs Smarter Disaster Planning
Defenses against storms and floods, built on past events, will fail unless emergency planners use forward-looking data that account for rapid climate change
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Climate ChangeJune 24, 2016
Britain's Exit from the E.U. Could Put Climate Commitment in Doubt
Emissions reduction plans and renewable energy intentions are suddenly in question
Climate ChangeJune 23, 2016
New York City Could See Thousands of Heat Deaths by 2080
A changing climate will put New Yorkers at risk of overheating, according to a new study
EnergyJune 22, 2016
Can Renewables Replace Nuclear Power?
A deal is struck to close California’s last nuclear power plant, replacing the lost electricity through renewables and energy efficiency
ConservationJune 21, 2016
Can Tea Help Save the Amazon?
An effort in Ecuador might point the way to a more sustainable future for the rainforest and people
Climate ChangeJune 20, 2016
Seas Rising but Florida Keeps Building on the Coast
Sea level rise as a result of global warming is not stopping developers of Florida’s coast
Climate ChangeJune 17, 2016
U.K. Vote on Whether to Leave Europe Imperils Global Climate
A vote to leave the European Union would transform energy policy as well as the fight to curb global warming
EnergyJune 16, 2016
Oil Giant Sees Bright Future for Renewables
BP forecasts continued growth in wind, solar and other clean energy
EnergyJune 15, 2016
Banks Claim They Will Back Away from Fossil Fuels
After investing $784 billion from 2013 to 2015 banks say they will at least cut coal loans
Natural DisastersJune 14, 2016
Disasters Debated
Scientists grapple over the extent to which humans are making extreme weather worse
Climate ChangeJune 13, 2016
Oregon Could Widen Carbon Trading across North America
A plan under study would link the state to California and Quebec
Climate ChangeJune 10, 2016
India’s Conservative Prime Minister Proves Unlikely Climate Ambassador
Narendra Modi aims to curb global warming while allowing India to get richer
Climate ChangeJune 9, 2016
What If Global Warming Emptied India?
Climate change poses significant threats to the populous nation
Climate ChangeJune 8, 2016
Clinton Claims Nomination, Blasts Trump on Climate
The first female presidential candidate will use global warming as an election issue
EnergyJune 7, 2016
How to Get a Small City off Coal
Asheville, N.C., struggles to get past coal-fired power, despite its progressive reputation
EnergyJune 6, 2016
Struggling Chicago Community Transformed by New Energy Future
Advanced power generation and grid may electrify Bronzeville
EnergyJune 3, 2016
The Nuclear Option Could Be Best Bet to Combat Climate Change
To cut CO2 pollution, experts argue for nuclear power
Climate ChangeJune 2, 2016
U.S. Congress Aims to Cut Climate Science
Proposed cuts to NOAA and NASA target climate change research in particular
EnergyJune 1, 2016
Climate Scientists Debate Best Path Forward for Clean Energy
Is nuclear power the best solution for climate change or not?
EnergyMay 31, 2016
Offshore Wind Arrives in U.S. Waters
By the end of this year, the nation’s first offshore wind farm should begin generating electricity
EnergyMay 27, 2016
Trump’s Energy Plan: Save Coal by Unleashing Fracking?
The Republican candidate will also “cancel” the Paris Agreement to combat climate change, roll back EPA clean air rules, among other things, if elected
Climate ChangeMay 26, 2016
Shareholders Vote to Alter Exxon's Board Due to Climate Change
The nonbinding vote expresses investors concern that the oil giant is mismanaging global warming
Climate ChangeMay 25, 2016
ExxonMobil Faces Showdown with Shareholders over Climate Change
Major shareholders are questioning the oil majors actions on global warming
Climate ChangeMay 24, 2016
10 Ways Climate Science Has Advanced Since An Inconvenient Truth
Scientists have learned a lot in the last 10 years since Al Gore’s documentary