Several States, Environmental Groups Vow to Sue Over Car Pollution Rollback
The second part of the Trump administration’s vehicle emissions rule, announced yesterday, lowers fuel efficiency requirements
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A Climate Fluctuation That Could Improve Forecasts Remains a Mystery
The unknown influence of climate change has thrown a wrench into efforts to understand the Madden-Julian Oscillation
EPA to Ease Pollution Enforcement, Which Could Exacerbate Lung Illnesses
The agency says social distancing rules will limit companies’ abilities to comply with air pollution rules
Denser Cities Could Spare Climate but Also Increase Virus Transmission
Though urban living has a smaller carbon footprint, it can make social distancing more difficult
Shrinking Ozone Hole, Climate Change Are Causing Atmospheric “Tug-of-War”
The Southern Hemisphere jet stream is shifting, bringing more rain to some spots and less to others
Antarctic Glacier Has Retreated 3 Miles in 22 Years
Sitting atop a deep canyon, Denman Glacier could be a weak point in the Antarctic Ice Sheet
Smoke from Australia’s Bushfires Killed Hundreds
Exposure to particulate matter led to heart and lung problems for thousands
U.N. Shifts from Climate Change to Coronavirus
Secretary-General António Guterres still urged countries not to lose sight of the global warming challenge
In Just 10 Years, Warming Has Increased the Odds of Disasters
The likelihood of extreme events today is being underestimated, new research suggests
Democrats Want to Include Climate Action in Coronavirus Aid
The two main proposals are for airlines to reduce carbon emissions and to extend clean-tech tax credits
Packing the Tundra with Animals Could Slow Arctic Melt
Herds of reindeer or other species could help pack down snows to protect permafrost
2019 Was a Record Year for U.S. Solar Power
California saw major growth; Pennsylvania and Colorado could be the next markets to take off
U.N. Unveils New Rules for Aviation Carbon Offsets
The new climate rules come as the airline industry is reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus Spurs Mass Cancellation of Climate Meetings
The outbreak could also complicate the rollout of an airline emissions trading program
How the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Affecting CO2 Emissions
Curtailed travel could temporarily lower emissions, but increased home energy use might offset that
Floating Panels Buoy Predictions of Global Solar Growth Spurt
Solar panels floating in reservoirs and other water bodies could meet substantial energy demand
Trump’s Next Chief of Staff Is Open to Doing More on Climate
While he opposed the Paris climate agreement, Representative Mark Meadows has signaled support for renewables and a possible carbon tax
What Could Warming Mean for Pathogens like Coronavirus?
Scientists expect to see changes in the timing, location and severity of disease outbreaks as global temperatures rise
Cherry Blossoms Are Popping Out Early Because of Warming
The famous pink blooms in Washington, D.C., are responding to an unusually warm winter on the East Coast
Gas Companies Want to Recycle Your Manure
Methane can be captured from human and animal waste and energy and heating
