Cities and States Are Picking Up Trump's Slack on Climate
A group of states are on track to meet or exceed their share of the Paris accord target
Stories by Jean Chemnick
The Window Is Closing to Avoid Dangerous Global Warming
There's a 50 percent chance that temperatures will rise 4 degrees Celsius under a business-as-usual scenario
World Leaders Voice Dissent against U.S. Climate Stance
Nations reaffirmed their commitment to the Paris accord at the Group of 20 summit, highlighting U.S. isolation
Trump's Team Is Split over the Paris Agreement
If the president decides to stay in, he might choose to weaken the U.S.’s commitment on emissions
The World Wants the U.S. to Stay in the Paris Climate Deal
The coming weeks are expected to settle whether Trump will stay or leave the agreement
Future of Paris Accord Uncertain as Tillerson Becomes Secretary of State
The lifelong oilman now leads the State Department, which oversees international climate change negotiations, programs to alleviate energy poverty and environmental treaties
Tillerson Is One Step Closer to Becoming Secretary of State
A key Senate committee approved Trump's top diplomatic pick yesterday, but Democrats cited concerns about Tillerson’s position on climate change issues
Rich Countries Dominate Climate Research
The imbalance may make it harder for poorer nations to participate effectively in the Paris climate agreement
Mayors WorldWide Will Act on Climate, Whatever Trump Does
But if cities want to avoid the worst impacts of global warming, emissions need to peak by 2020
China Takes the Climate Spotlight as U.S. Heads for Exit
If the U.S. backs out of the Paris accord, it could give China the upper hand on a host of international issues
Obama Presses Ahead with Plans for Deep Emissions Cuts
The administration released its strategy at the UN climate talks for cutting U.S. emissions more than 80 percent by mid-century
Could Trump Simply Withdraw U.S. from Paris Climate Agreement?
It's possible, but tricky, and could undermine global cooperation on other issues
No Plan B at Climate Talks, Given Trump Win
But leaders from other nations vow to band together to meet emissions targets
World Leaders Agree to Phase Out Heat-Trapping Hydrofluorocarbons
U.S. and China lead the way to preventing half-a-degree Celsius rise in global warming
Global Climate Accord Will Take Effect Wednesday
Europe’s vote will push the Paris Agreement across the finish line
Phaseout of Refrigerants Needed to Meet Paris Accord
John Kerry says carbon dioxide reductions must be augmented with cuts in hydrofluorocarbon use
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
Countries Will Ratify Climate Agreement at the U.N.
If 55 nations come through, the global agreement takes effect
World Leaders Meet to Protect Oceans
Proposals range from more protected areas to bans on plastic bags
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
