Climate Change
Could Trump Simply Withdraw U.S. from Paris Climate Agreement?
It's possible, but tricky, and could undermine global cooperation on other issues
Stories by Jean Chemnick
Climate Change
No Plan B at Climate Talks, Given Trump Win
But leaders from other nations vow to band together to meet emissions targets
Environment
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
Climate Change
Global Climate Accord Will Take Effect Wednesday
Europe’s vote will push the Paris Agreement across the finish line
Climate Change
Phaseout of Refrigerants Needed to Meet Paris Accord
John Kerry says carbon dioxide reductions must be augmented with cuts in hydrofluorocarbon use
Climate Change
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
Climate Change
Countries Will Ratify Climate Agreement at the U.N.
If 55 nations come through, the global agreement takes effect
Environment
World Leaders Meet to Protect Oceans
Proposals range from more protected areas to bans on plastic bags
Climate Change
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
Energy
North America Will Draw Half Its Electricity from Carbon-Free Sources by 2025
Surprisingly, 37 percent already comes from noncarbon power plants, mostly nuclear and hydro
Climate Change
Britain's Exit from the E.U. Could Put Climate Commitment in Doubt
Emissions reduction plans and renewable energy intentions are suddenly in question
Climate Change
U.K. Vote on Whether to Leave Europe Imperils Global Climate
A vote to leave the European Union would transform energy policy as well as the fight to curb global warming
Climate Change
India’s Conservative Prime Minister Proves Unlikely Climate Ambassador
Narendra Modi aims to curb global warming while allowing India to get richer
Climate Change
Negotiators Try to Figure Out What the Paris Climate Agreement Means
Can the agreements made in Paris actually help halt global warming?
Climate Change
Paris Agreement Offers New Climate Covenant with Future
The pact to curb global warming receives an outpouring of support from more than 100 nations
Climate Change
Hot Water Exposes Most Vulnerable Corals
A new index charts which corals are most likely to suffer under global warming
Climate Change
World Bank Wades into Climate Fight
The bank aims to increase climate aid and consider global warming in decisions
Environment
China Cuts Coal Use for Second Year in a Row
But can its numbers be trusted?
Environment
Fiji Cyclone Disaster Is a Sign of Future Challenges
Devastations shows why the world must get serious about helping island nations
Environment
How Clinton and Blair Talked about Global Warming
Phone call transcripts shine a light on a bygone era of climate politics including the Kyoto Protocol
