Fossil Fuels
Global Emissions Rebound to Pre-COVID Levels
After months of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, economies are reopening, and carbon dioxide levels are rising
Stories by Rob Jackson
Climate Change
Methane Is on an Alarming Upward Trend
Atmospheric concentrations of the second most important greenhouse gas are hitting record levels
Climate Change
COVID-19 Could Permanently Transform Transportation
The drop in CO2 emissions we’re seeing is temporary—but it shows us what might be possible
Climate Change
Natural Gas Use Is Rising: Is that Good News or Bad News for the Climate?
It’s a little of both for now, but in the long run, it’s bad
Climate Change
How Forests Pay Dividends
In a new study, we found that by the end of the century, substantial plant growth could help sequester fossil-fuel emissions—if we protect our forests...
Climate Change
To Fight Climate Change, We Should Actually Add Carbon Dioxide to the Atmosphere
We should convert methane, a more powerful greenhouse gas, into CO2
Climate Change
We Broke the Atmosphere; Here’s a Way We Can Start to Fix It
It’s counterintuitive, but let’s temporarily increase carbon dioxide emissions in order to get rid of a more potent greenhouse gas
You've Heard of the Anthropocene? Welcome to the Hellocene
It sounds like a bad disaster movie, but climate change isn’t an abstract threat for our grandchildren. It’s here now
Climate Change
The West Is Going Up in Flames
Fires are raging from British Columbia to California, and the administration’s shortsighted climate policies will make things worse
Policy
Relaxing Vehicle-Efficiency Standards Is a Truly Dangerous Idea
The current EPA rules are better for our wallets and our health
Environment
EPA's Proposed Rollbacks of Mileage Standards Is a Terrible Idea
Rarely in my career have I seen a proposal more short-sighted and counterproductive than this one
Climate Change
Forget about Climate Change
We should be embracing energy efficiency and the low-carbon economy because they promote jobs, national security and human health
