Policy
Soot Rule Thrusts EPA into Spotlight on Race
Air pollution disproportionately impacts minority communities, and proposed changes would stymie efforts to address the disparity
Stories by Jean Chemnick
Climate Change
U.N. Postpones Global Climate Summit Over Pandemic Concerns
Countries were expected to ramp up their emissions reductions goals at the November meeting, now delayed until 2021
Environment
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
Policy
Climate Change Once Again Left Out of Trump’s Federal Budget
The administration’s proposed spending for 2021 repeats previous calls for steep cuts to environmental programs
Policy
Trump Administration Moves to Limit Climate Reviews for Federal Projects
The changes would underestimate the true contributions to global warming of fossil fuel infrastructure and other projects
Climate Change
As Fires Rage, Australia Pushes to Emit More Carbon
Critics say a loophole in carbon accounting undermines the Paris Agreement to limit global warming
Climate Change
U.N. Climate Talks Limp to a Disappointing Close
Lethargic, inconclusive negotiations on matters like carbon trading contrasted with fervent protests on the streets outside
Climate Change
Climate Talks Kick Off: Here Is What’s at Stake
Negotiators need to iron out rules on carbon trading and compensation for climate-related damage
Policy
Trump Administration Officially Begins Paris Climate Accord Exit
The U.S. will officially leave the landmark agreement the day after the 2020 presidential election
Climate Change
Formal U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement Looms
The Trump administration is expected to notify the U.N. on Nov. 4, leaving the pact a year later, after the U.S. election
Policy
Global Promises to Reduce CO2 Are Falling Short of 1.5-Degree-C Warming Goal
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is trying to push countries to ratchet up their emissions reduction efforts
Policy
4 Things to Watch at Next Week’s Climate Summit
U.N. chief António Guterres hopes to harness public opinion to push for more aggressive carbon reductions
Policy
In Environment Speech, Trump Fails to Mention Climate Change
The address also included inaccurate claims on the state of U.S. air quality
Policy
How the Numbers on the EPA’s New Climate Rule Stack Up
The rule will have little impact on emissions and provides only modest cuts to other harmful pollutants
Climate Change
EPA Head Targets “Worst-Case” Climate Scenarios
Administrator Wheeler has called such projections unrealistic, but experts say they are most in line with current emissions trends
Policy
Trump Administration Might “Re-Examine” Climate Modeling
Environmental advocates are troubled by statements EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler made at a gathering of environment ministers
Environment
To Cut Emissions, China’s Global Infrastructure Plan May Need a Greener Path
Nations participating in the Belt and Road Initiative could do much to push low-carbon investments
Environment
With Widespread Deforestation, North Korea Faces an Environmental Crisis
Depleted topsoil from lost trees makes farming difficult, exacerbating hunger in the hermit state
Policy
How Brexit Could Impact the U.K.’s Climate Goals
The withdrawal from the European Union could disrupt emissions trading to reduce greenhouse gases
Policy
U.S. Blocks U.N. Resolution on Geoengineering
The measure called for a report on carbon capture and solar radiation management
