ConservationApril 28, 2022
Millions of Trees Were Removed in 2021, Hurting Climate Goals
The dramatic loss of tree cover in the tropics and northern boreal forests is releasing vast amounts of carbon dioxide
Stories by Sara Schonhardt
Sara Schonhardt covers climate and energy developments globally, with a focus on international climate negotiations, finance and how countries are approaching the transition to cleaner economies. Prior to joining E&E News, Sara worked as a reporter for more than a decade across much of Southeast Asia, with stints for The New York Times, Christian Science Monitor and Voice of America. She was a staff reporter for The Wall Street Journal in Indonesia until 2017. Sara has a degree in journalism from Ohio University and a master's degree in international affairs from Columbia University.
Climate ChangeApril 18, 2022
Responses to Rising Hunger Could Threaten Climate Goals
European policy makers are considering easing environmental protection measures to allow for increased crop production
Climate ChangeApril 8, 2022
Digital Earth ‘Twins’ Could Help Address Climate Change
An initiative called Destination Earth will draw on environmental, socioeconomic and satellite data to gauge the impact of different climate policies
Climate ChangeMarch 29, 2022
Biden Seeks Major Spending Boost for Global Climate Efforts
More than $11 billion would go toward international initiatives such as the Green Climate Fund
Fossil FuelsMarch 25, 2022
The U.S. Will Increase Natural Gas Exports to Europe to Replace Russian Fuel
Biden administration officials are also promising to accelerate the build-out of hydrogen and carbon capture
Fossil FuelsMarch 24, 2022
The U.S. and Europe Are Looking for a Path to Cut Russian Fuel
“Our climate goals may well be another victim of Russia’s aggression,” says Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency
Climate ChangeMarch 16, 2022
War in Ukraine and Climate Change Could Combine to Create a Food Crisis
Russia’s invasion is halting the delivery of wheat to areas suffering from drought and other climate impacts
Fossil FuelsMarch 9, 2022
Europe Races to Break Energy Ties with Russia
A European Union proposal aims to end Russian gas and oil imports by 2030 by ramping up renewables and increasing energy efficiency
PollutionMarch 3, 2022
Countries Pave the Way to End Plastic Pollution
The U.N. passed a resolution yesterday to develop a global treaty to control plastic waste
Climate ChangeFebruary 28, 2022
With ‘Limited Amount of Time Left,’ New IPCC Report Urges Climate Adaptation
Human and natural systems are already buckling under the influence of global warming, write the authors of a landmark report
Fossil FuelsFebruary 25, 2022
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Adds Urgency to Europe’s Green Power Transition
The conflict has driven home the risk of relying on Russian gas, particularly for countries that see it as a bridge to renewable energy
Climate ChangeFebruary 11, 2022
Earth Could Surpass Ability of Ecosystems to Recover from Warming
Scientists outlined the risks of climate inaction ahead of a major IPCC report later this month
Climate ChangeFebruary 1, 2022
Countries Back Away from Pledge to Update Climate Goals This Year
Ratcheting up national commitments to lower greenhouse gas emissions is crucial to limiting global warming
Fossil FuelsJanuary 4, 2022
Germany Lays a Path to Quitting Coal, But the U.S. May Not Follow
The country has focused on economic support for coal-dependent communities to end mining by 2030
Climate ChangeDecember 21, 2021
Possible Demise of Build Back Better Act Threatens U.S. Climate Commitments
Without legislation, the Biden administration will have to rely on executive action to slash carbon emissions
Climate ChangeDecember 8, 2021
Rich Americans Have Higher Carbon Footprints Than Other Wealthy People
Those with higher incomes are also responsible for more emissions than those with lower incomes
Climate ChangeNovember 16, 2021
Why India Defended Coal at the Close of the COP26 Climate Summit
The third-largest carbon emitter argues it is balancing phasing out fossil fuels with meeting growing energy needs
Climate ChangeNovember 12, 2021
Adaptation Becomes Focus of Climate Summit as Talks Draw to a Close
Divisions between richer and poorer nations have widened
Climate ChangeNovember 11, 2021
U.S.-China Deal Boosts Climate Talks in Final Stretch
The agreement calls for sharing carbon capture technology and developing new methane policies
Climate ChangeNovember 10, 2021
Draft Text at Climate Talks Pushes Nations to Act Faster
Negotiators have tentatively agreed to ask countries to ratchet up their emissions reduction efforts again next year
Climate ChangeNovember 9, 2021
Climate Talks Turn to Contentious Issue of Paying for Damage Already Done
Climate-vulnerable countries are pushing for compensation for lives and livelihoods affected by warming
Climate ChangeNovember 4, 2021
U.S. Agrees to End Fossil Fuel Financing Abroad
The move could shift funding toward renewable energy projects in low-income countries
Climate ChangeOctober 20, 2021
Fossil Fuel Development to Exceed Global Climate Targets
Planned oil, gas and coal production is not in line with countries’ pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
ConservationOctober 14, 2021
World Leaders Meet to Address Biodiversity Crisis, but U.S. Stays on Sidelines
Negotiations are underway to update the Convention on Biological Diversity to better protect and restore nature