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
Stories by Jean Chemnick
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
Environment
Will Republicans Seek to Undermine Paris Agreement?
The politics surrounding the landmark global climate deal are murky in this election year
Policy
U.S. Politicians Debate Whether Climate Change Fuels Terrorism
An old feud rekindles in the wake of the Paris attack
Environment
U.S. Congress Hopes to Weigh in on Global Climate Talks
Lawmakers sharpen legislative knives before Paris negotiations
Environment
Alaska Experiences Dramatic Climate Change
The Arctic as a whole is melting down, prompting Pres. Obama’s trip north
Environment
Rich Nations Agree to Fund Forest Protection for Climate
The US and other developed nations pledged funds to reduce deforestation
Environment
Human Health Impacts of Climate Change Demand Attention
Human health challenges as a result of global warming range from injuries after more intense storms to toxic algal blooms
