Environment
Energy Secretary Talks Climate Challenge
A brief portion of the December 9 conversation during the climate talks in France between Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz and Scientific American ’s David Biello ...
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Environment
Accelerated Innovation Is the Ultimate Solution to Climate Change
U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz tells Scientific American how to achieve massive deployment of clean-energy technology
Environment
Gates Joins Big Wigs in Paris to Push Clean Energy Initiative
At U.N. climate change summit, philanthropist touts informal club of 28 private investors who will pump money into R&D
Environment
Over 20 Years of Climate Talks: Interactive Timeline
What was accomplished—or not—during two decades of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change summits
Environment
Eight Common Questions about Paris Climate Talks Answered
Have questions about the climate talks? Here are eight answers that may help
Environment
139 Countries Could Get All of their Power from Renewable Sources
Energy from wind, water and sun would eliminate nuclear and fossil fuels
Environment
The Clean-Energy Revolution Gathers Speed
Less polluting energy sources are proliferating in the U.S. If other nations join in, the results could have global impact
Environment
U.S. Strikes Deal to Block Coal Plants Worldwide
Public financing of the polluting power plants will be curbed
Environment
Record Levels of CO2 Herald the Future of Climate Change
Global warming has become a 1-degree Celsius reality, making progress at climate talks in Paris even more imperative
Environment
Why Keystone XL Is Dead
Once seeking a fast approval, TransCanada wants to pause the pipeline’s review
Environment
Volkswagen Denies Software Tinkering as EPA Charges Spread
The illegal software was also in Porsche and Audi vehicles
Environment
Republican Frontrunners Avoid Climate Change
Only candidates trailing in the polls mentioned global warming
Technology
"Breathing Battery" Advance Holds Promise for Long-Range Electric Cars
New materials make prototype lithium–air batteries more durable
Environment
Obama Pushes Indonesia to Save Burning Peat Forests
As Obama meets with Indonesia’s president, action on forests to combat climate change
Environment
Clean Power Plan Hits the Books, Soon the Courtroom
Legal challenges expected from states as plan to combat climate change becomes official
Environment
Can Greenpeace Own Coal?
The environmental activist group is negotiating to potentially purchase a coal mine in Europe
Environment
In India, Climate Change Ranks behind Coal for Development
Despite pollution, India hopes to grow economically by burning more coal
Environment
Carbon Intensity of Global Economy Fell in 2014
Carbon intensity fell 2.7 percent last year but a decline of 6.3 percent a year needed for climate goal
Environment
Can Coal-Powered Turkey Get Serious about Climate Change?
The economic boom in Turkey has posed challenges for the environment
Environment
Why Volkswagen Declared Defeat in Diesel Cars
Diesel engines have yet to prove a viable alternative for passenger cars in the U.S., thanks to pollution
