Climate Change
People Furthest Apart on Climate Views Are Often the Most Educated
For attitudes on global warming, political identity is a more important signal than academic acumen or scientific literacy
Stories by Umair Irfan
Climate Change
Scientists Can See Zika Coming by Tracking the Climate
High temperatures help mosquitos and the virus reproduce; rain has less effect than thought
Climate Change
Energy Secretary Perry Pulls a U-Turn on Climate
Rick Perry reverses his support of the Paris accord, in the name of energy "leadership"
Climate Change
Will Carbon Capture and Storage Ever Work?
Researchers are chalking out a plan that could bridge the gap between where the technology stands and where it needs to go
Environment
Allergy and Asthma Patients Flock to Emergency Rooms
Warmer winters are driving up oak pollen, sending more people to the hospital
Energy
Researchers Solve Critical Flaw in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries
Scientists have created a thin composite film that gives lithium–sulfur cells exceptional durability
Climate Change
Anxiety Mounts at National Labs Over Future of Climate Research
Researchers say they will resist any attempts to meddle with their work or their findings
Climate Change
Carbon Capture Still Viable under Trump
Energy Department official says businesses may want the technology for their own purposes
Climate Change
Climate Pledges Will Fall Short of Needed 2 Degree C Limit
Just a day before the Paris accord takes effect, the U.N. says nations must make deeper emissions cuts
Automobiles
Lack of Cheap, Clean Hydrogen Slows Fuel-Cell Cars
Fuel cells are better than ever but refueling infrastructure lags
Climate Change
Clinton and Trump Should Address Climate in Final Debate
Energy Secretary Moniz says candidates should state their positions on climate solutions
Energy
World's Largest Carbon-Capture Plant to Open Soon
Towers will grab gas emitted by a huge coal power plant, but use it to pump oil out of the ground
Energy
New Catalyst Could Split Water Cheaply
The goal: Inexpensive hydrogen for fuel cells that power cars and homes
Climate Change
U.S. and China Prepare for Climate Negotiation
Paris agreement, airplane emissions and ozone limits all on the table
Energy
Engineered Bacterium Turns Carbon Dioxide into Methane Fuel
If scaled up, batches of bacteria could convert CO2 emissions into fuel, in a single step
Energy
New Membrane Could Save $2 Billion a Year for U.S. Industries
The synthetic membrane from ExxonMobile would also avert 45 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions
Climate Change
Deadly Bacteria Spread across Oceans as Water Temperatures Rise
Cholera bacteria and others arise in more places and in greater abundance
Climate Change
New York City Could See Thousands of Heat Deaths by 2080
A changing climate will put New Yorkers at risk of overheating, according to a new study
Energy
Oil Giant Sees Bright Future for Renewables
BP forecasts continued growth in wind, solar and other clean energy
Energy
The Nuclear Option Could Be Best Bet to Combat Climate Change
To cut CO2 pollution, experts argue for nuclear power
