Environment
Transportation Now Rivals Power Generation as CO2 Source
Shifts from coal to natural gas have shrunk emissions from electrical plants
Stories by Jean Chemnick
Policy
2018 Budget a Mixed Bag for International Environmental Funding
Programs emphasizing sustainability and biodiversity fared well, whereas climate-focused efforts came up short
Energy
Former Utility CEO Brings Solar Power to Africa
Duke Energy's Jim Rogers is trying to light up rural countries one village at a time
Climate Change
Trump Drops Climate Threats from National Security Strategy
The president claimed yesterday that the true danger to U.S. security is not climate change, but regulations
Environment
China Set to Debut the World’s Largest Carbon Market
But the country has limited emissions monitoring and verification capabilities
Climate Change
Trump Quietly Accepts an Obama-Era Climate Deal
Under the deal, the U.S. will work globally to limit a class of superpollutants called hydrofluorocarbons
Climate Change
Top U.S. Officials Cancel Visits to Global Climate Talks
The United States will not have its top two negotiators at COP23 as the talks enter a crucial period
Climate Change
U.S. Promotes Fossil Fuels at Global Climate Meeting
The Trump administration’s panel on fossil fuels became an outlet for international rage at the president
Climate Change
Island Nations Urge Aggressive Action at U.N. Climate Meeting
Some islands may see large strips of territory disappear by the end of the century
Climate Change
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
Climate Change
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
Climate Change
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
Climate Change
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
Climate Change
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
Policy
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
Policy
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
Climate Change
Rich Countries Dominate Climate Research
The imbalance may make it harder for poorer nations to participate effectively in the Paris climate agreement
Climate Change
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
Climate Change
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
Climate Change
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
