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
Stories by Jean Chemnick
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
Climate Change
Where Climate Change Fits into Venezuela’s Ongoing Crisis
A severe and persistent drought has led to rationing of water and electricity from hydropower
Policy
Trump's Border Wall Highlights the Climate–Migration Connection
Although the wall is aimed at stopping migrants, environmental rollbacks could encourage more migration
Policy
U.N. Talks Deliver a “Fragile Balance” on Paris Climate Rules
The 156-page “rulebook” governs how nations will achieve their pledged emissions reductions
Policy
U.S. Stands with Russia and Saudi Arabia against Climate Science
At a meeting to coordinate climate action, the nations thwarted recognition of a recent report expressing the urgency of reducing emissions
Policy
A Foiled Climate Fund Request Would Have Aided Oil Industry
A request from Bahrain to alleviate its water crisis would also have offset cleanup costs for oil companies
Policy
Conservationists Worry about Amazon's Fate after Bolsonaro's Victory in Brazil
The far-right president-elect has proposed opening the rainforest to trade and withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement
Energy
Tiny Island Nation to Host World’s Largest Microgrid
Palau, under threat from sea level rise, wants to have 70 percent renewable energy by 2050
Policy
In Comments on New Climate Report, U.S. Plays Up Uncertainties, Fossil Fuels
Government representatives are weighing in before a final international report on limiting warming is released
Policy
Negotiators Are Racing the Clock to Implement the Paris Climate Accord
Representatives are gathered in Bangkok to iron out arguments over how to carry out the landmark agreement
Policy
How the World Is Coping 1 Year after Trump Abandoned Paris Climate Pact
Without U.S. participation, some experts worry other nations could relax their CO2 emissions reduction efforts
Policy
Caribbean Island Nations Cite U.S. Report at Climate Change Talks
U.N. meeting is aimed in part at strengthening countries’ commitments to climate action
