October 23, 2013
Short-Term Gratification Proves an Obstacle to Climate Change Progress
Social science suggests misunderstanding and shortsightedness prevent stronger efforts to combat climate change
Stories by ClimateWire
October 22, 2013
Middle Class Homeowners Flock to Rooftop Solar
Where available, photovoltaic panels are proliferating on the roofs of middle class homes
EnvironmentOctober 21, 2013
How Electric Vehicles Play a Key Role in the Grid of the Future
How can EVs help or hurt the electric grid?
October 18, 2013
Government Scientists Get Back to Work
From the agencies to Antarctica, work picked up anew
October 17, 2013
How the Oil Embargo Sparked Energy Independence—in Brazil
When OPEC shut off oil supplies, the Brazilian military dictatorship began the push for one of the most successful biofuel industries in the world
EnvironmentOctober 16, 2013
Pressure for Results Mounts as Fusion Research Crawls Forward
A fusion breakthrough always seems to be just out of reach
The SciencesOctober 15, 2013
Can Fusion Energy Achieve a Breakthrough?
Fusion research at the National Ignition Facility has come a step closer to fruition, but scientists cannot share because of government shutdown
October 11, 2013
Government Shutdown Freezes Climate Science
Researchers are barred from Antarctica at present, with a potentially big impact on Antarctic monitoring
EnvironmentOctober 10, 2013
Fossil Fuel Power Plants Still Not Capturing CO2 Emissions
A survey finds little movement—and even some decline—in adopting technologies that can capture the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming
October 9, 2013
Ambient Energy Could Replace Batteries
Stray heat, electromagnetic fields or even mechanical sources can provide power for portable electronics and other devices
October 8, 2013
Benefits of Cutting Greenhouse Gases Not Apparent for Decades
A new study suggests that it would take at least 25 years for a significant difference in the rise of average temperatures to be detected after pollution cuts were in place
EnvironmentOctober 7, 2013
Does the IPCC Need to Change?
The intergovernmental science panel faces questions about its future role in addressing climate change
October 2, 2013
Electric Rickshaws Give Nepal a Charge
Emblazoned with a sign that says "Save Kathmandu," battery-powered autorickshaws are among the smallest and least-familiar models in the world's growing fleet of electric vehicles
October 2, 2013
China Push into Synthetic Natural Gas Has Pollution Consequences
Burning synthetic natural gas may be cleaner, but making it results in enormous greenhouse gas emissions
September 30, 2013
Business Aims to Replace Diesel as Fuel for Trucking
Switching to natural gas and other alternatives may prove cost-effective and environmentally friendly
EnvironmentSeptember 27, 2013
IPCC Revises Climate Sensitivity
What do changes to the temperature increase ranges mean?
September 26, 2013
Coal Makes Comeback in U.S. Power Generation
Higher natural gas prices cause utilities to burn more polluting coal
September 25, 2013
Humans May Be the Most Adaptive Species
Constant climate change may have given Homo sapiens their flexibility
September 24, 2013
Scientists Deploy Underwater Observatory to Track Warming, Acidification
A machine off the coast of Japan will take a variety of measurements hoping to improve understanding of oceans, climate change and biodiversity
EnvironmentSeptember 23, 2013
Global Methane Releases Could Be Wetlands or Wellheads
Scientists are still working to better understand the sources of increasing levels of methane in the atmosphere
EnvironmentSeptember 20, 2013
EPA Announces CO2 Rules for New Power Plants
EPA proposes the first ever standards for carbon dioxide emissions from power plants
September 19, 2013
Cooler Year Fails to Shift Long-Term Trend of Arctic Sea Ice Melting
This year's ice cover remains far below the average of the last several decades
EnvironmentSeptember 18, 2013
What Is the Climate Change Context behind the Colorado Floods?
Global warming's role was probably small in recent floods
September 17, 2013
Can Flow Batteries Replace Diesel Generators?
Diesel-addicted remote communities pin hopes on energy storage technology