Environment
Storm-Battered Philippines Moves to Reduce Emissions—and Risks
The fastest-growing country in Asia is putting in place policies for lower carbon growth
Clean Air Policy1146 articles archived since 1845
Environment
Plastic Bags Litter Seafloor
A new survey reveals that trash from our activities on land litters the bottom of the ocean, from shallow to deep. David Biello reports
Environment
How Much Have Package Delivery Companies Improved Their Fleets' Fuel Efficiency?
Lots--but there is still room for improvement
Environment
Air-Conditioning Options
Which is more energy-efficient--central air or window units?
Environment
Bright Lights, Big City--Big Battery
Cities become a key proving ground for commercial energy storage technologies
Environment
Return of the Hydrogen Car?
An idled program for vehicles driven by fuel cells is gaining new impetus from new programs at the U.S. Department of Energy
Environment
Ventus Project
Help researchers locate and count all the carbon dioxide at the world's power plants
Environment
Is Global Warming Cooler than Expected?
New research suggests Earth may warm more slowly
Environment
June 2013 Briefing Memo
Environment
Who's Paying the Price for Global Warming?
U.S. taxpayers have so far borne the brunt of climate change costs. David Biello reports
Environment
Solving the Case of California's Extra Methane
A new paper details the culprits behind excess emissions of the potent greenhouse gas in the Los Angeles basin
Environment
400 PPM: What's Next for a Warming Planet
Concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have reached this level for the first time in millions of years. What does this portend?
Environment
Wind Power Urged to Compete with Fossil Fuels Head-On
The industry must fight the perception that wind energy cannot compete with fossil fuels
Environment
China Emissions Trading Experiments Near Launch
Seven pilot regions in the world's most polluting nation will launch markets to cap-and-trade greenhouse gas emissions
Environment
Diesel Program Cuts Pollution but Faces Budget Cuts
More than 50,000 high-polluting diesel engines have been cleaned up or removed from U.S. roads in a federal program
Chemistry
Chemicals from Personal Care Products Pervasive in Chicago Air
On the brink of a federal review, chemicals found in deodorants, lotions and hair conditioners are showing up in Chicago's air at potentially alarming levels
Environment
Top 10 Green Buildings Improve Surrounding Environment and Users’ Health
The American Institute of Architects' winning structures combine environmental sustainability with a focus on public health
Environment
Top 10 Green Buildings Improve Surrounding Environment and Users’ Health
The American Institute of Architects' winning structures combine environmental sustainability with a focus on public health
Environment
As CO2 Concentrations Near Ominous Benchmark, Daily Updates Begin
Scientist Ralph Keeling wants this generation to remember when atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide reached 400 parts per million, because of humans
Environment
Methane Proves Hard to Capture
Keeping natural gas from leaking, as well as separating it from other gases, is a key new area of scientific research
