Climate ChangeJune 8, 2016
Clinton Claims Nomination, Blasts Trump on Climate
The first female presidential candidate will use global warming as an election issue
Stories by Lisa Friedman
EnvironmentFebruary 29, 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio Uses Oscar Speech to Urge Action on Climate Change
The world must “stop procrastinating” and tackle “the most urgent threat facing our species”
EnvironmentDecember 10, 2015
Glimmers of a Climate Deal Emerge in Paris
A new ambition coalition, including the U.S., might help or hurt negotiations
EnvironmentDecember 1, 2015
U.S. and China Work Together for Climate Solution, So Far
The world’s two largest polluters have been team players at the climate talks in Paris
EnvironmentNovember 30, 2015
World Leaders Open Paris Climate Change Talks
President Obama and other world leaders urged action to combat global warming
EnvironmentNovember 25, 2015
Eight Common Questions about Paris Climate Talks Answered
Have questions about the climate talks? Here are eight answers that may help
EnvironmentNovember 18, 2015
U.S. Strikes Deal to Block Coal Plants Worldwide
Public financing of the polluting power plants will be curbed
EnvironmentNovember 16, 2015
Paris Attack Will Not Halt Global Climate Talks
Diplomats praised the decision to go forward with negotiations, although outside events may be canceled
EnvironmentNovember 9, 2015
Climate Change Threatens to Make More People Poor
Natural disasters, disease and farming woes may expand poverty under global warming
EnvironmentOctober 30, 2015
National Pledges Could Restrain Global Warming
But the United Nations find that more is needed to keep temperature rises in check
EnvironmentOctober 9, 2015
Can Coal-Powered Turkey Get Serious about Climate Change?
The economic boom in Turkey has posed challenges for the environment
EnvironmentOctober 7, 2015
Paris Climate Accord Aims to Speed Transition to Clean Power for All
Rich and poor countries now share responsibility for keeping global temperatures at a safe level
EnvironmentOctober 2, 2015
India Pledges to Curb Greenhouse Gas Growth
Renewables will help the country power up with less pollution
EnvironmentSeptember 25, 2015
China to Launch Nationwide Scheme to Cut Global Warming Pollution
Xi Jinping will announce a new cap-and-trade plan to combat climate change
EnvironmentSeptember 15, 2015
City Cuts Eliminate as Much Global Warming Pollution as Japan Produces
Cities in U.S. and China make new greenhouse gas reduction pledges
EnvironmentAugust 20, 2015
China's Fossil Fuel Pollution Has Been Overestimated
A new study finds that China's emissions of greenhouse gases have been lower than previously reported
EnvironmentJuly 1, 2015
More Nations Pledge to Cut Carbon Emissions
Announcements from China, Korea, Brazil and U.S. boost hopes for a global climate deal
EnvironmentJune 11, 2015
How the U.S. and Brazil Can Collaborate on Climate Change
An Obama-Rousseff meeting won't deliver climate targets but could strengthen forest protection
EnvironmentMay 18, 2015
Energy Poverty Falls, but Not Fast Enough
The world is far behind electricity goals according to the World Bank
EnvironmentMay 7, 2015
Little Chance to Restrain Global Warming to 2 Degrees, Critic Argues
A commentary slams the “false optimism” around plans to hold climate change to 2 degrees Celsius or less
EnvironmentApril 17, 2015
Landmark Deal Curbs Flaring Pollution
Top oil-producing nations and companies pledge to eliminate the waste of natural gas that also exacerbates global warming
EnvironmentApril 13, 2015
Hillary Clinton May Take a Strong Stance on Global Warming
She's ahead in the polls, but where does Clinton stand on climate change?
EnvironmentApril 1, 2015
White House Climate Goals Leave 4 Questions Unanswered
Who determines what constitutes a sufficient climate pledge?
EnvironmentMarch 30, 2015
Mexico Makes Landmark Pledge to Cut Greenhouse Gas Pollution
Mexico is the first developing country to lay out a plan to cut carbon dioxide, although some remain skeptical