Environment
Climate Currently Pays for Increased Human Wealth
A new study attempts to quantify CO2 emissions if economic growth continues. David Biello reports
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Environment
First 'Orange' Pollution Alert as Smog Rolls into Beijing
Environment
Beijing Issues Pollution Alert ahead of Three Days of Heavy Smog
Environment
To Help Trucks Burn Less Fuel, Streamline Trailers
Rules for trailers are expected to be a big part of new truck efficiency standards
Environment
To Make Natural Gas a Good Fuel, Find the "Super-Emitters"
A new study suggests that more methane is leaking than the U.S. government estimates—but natural gas remains less polluting than coal
Environment
"Team Climate" Gets Sochi Athletes All Abuzzing About Climate Change
The danger to winter sports has not gone unnoticed by athletes.
Environment
Wind Power Found to Affect Local Climate
Wind farms can alter the nearby rainfall and temperature, suggesting a need for more comprehensive studies of future energy systems
Environment
Cool Roofs Might Be Enough to Save Cities from Climate Overheating
New research suggests that planting gardens atop roofs or painting them white could offset both the local urban heat island effect and global warming, although one roof type does not cover all situations...
Environment
California solar plant greeted with fanfare, doubts about future
Environment
Exclusive: California mulls easing environmental rule for gas-fired power plants
Environment
Obama Prepares Plan for Deeper Greenhouse Gas Pollution Cuts
The current administration is working on new, more stringent targets for international negotiations to combat climate change
Biology
DDT, other Environmental Toxins Linked to Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists suspect that, along with genetic factors, toxins and pollutants may increase the risk of developing this debilitating disorder
Environment
China considers new powers for pollution watchdog as part of government shakeup
Environment
Chinese Villagers Mob Police in Environmental Spat: Xinhua
Environment
Floating Wind Turbines Coming to Oregon Coast
A demonstration project received approval from the federal government, though Europe is still likely to see the technology first
Environment
China Holiday Travel Puts Spotlight on Transportation
Lunar New Year means tens of millions of travelers in China, mostly by bus but increasingly by car, which is bad news for air quality. David Biello reports
Environment
Tropics Feel the Heat of Climate Change
Tropical ecosystems appear to be more sensitive to climate change and less able to store carbon – two developments surprising scientists
Environment
Why Is There More Methane in the Atmosphere?
Levels of the potent greenhouse gas continue to rise and scientists aren't sure where most of it is coming from, though likely suspects include fracking, increased coal mining in China and a melting Arctic...
Environment
Geoengineering to Block Sunlight Cooling Effects Could Prove Difficult to Measure
Even if the world started souring the skies to block sunlight any cooling effects would be hard to detect
Environment
Can Fracking Clean China's Air and Slow Climate Change?
China is drilling ahead for shale gas, but the country faces economic, environmental and geologic challenges in tapping the resource
