Environment
Chance for Cheap Climate Change Solution Fades
Delays in reducing emissions of the greenhouse gases causing global warming may mean combating climate change becomes prohibitively expensive
Clean Air Policy1146 articles archived since 1845
Environment
Which U.S. City Is the Greenest? It Depends on Whom You Ask
Portland, Ore., Seattle and San Francisco are often top contenders, but some of the other leading choices may be a surprise
The Sciences
January 2013 Briefing Memo
Environment
Climate Conference Renews Kyoto Protocol but Looks to Successor Treaty
Only two things are clear after the climate meeting in Doha, Qatar: a weak Kyoto Protocol will remain in place for a few more years and more negotiations are needed
Environment
Pay Dirt: How to Turn Tar Sands into Oil [Slide Show]
More and more petroleum is flowing from Alberta's vast oil sands deposits
Environment
Pay Dirt: How to Turn Tar Sands into Oil [Slide Show]
More and more petroleum is flowing from Alberta's vast oil sands deposits
Environment
How the IPCC Underestimated Climate Change
Here are just eight examples of where the IPCC missed predictions
Environment
Qatar Pressured to Cut Emissions as New Climate Talks Begin
The rich oil nation, host of the talks, should set more of an example, attendees say
Environment
What to Expect from Climate Negotiations
As the world gathers in Doha, is progress being made in reducing greenhouse gas pollution? David Biello reports
Environment
Slowing Cargo Ships More Than Halves Pollution near Ports
Slowing ships can dramatically cut pollution, but few harbors have initiated such efforts
Environment
Global Effort to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Required to Fight Poverty
The World Bank argues that combating climate change is now a key part of any effort to eliminate poverty
Environment
Advanced Biofuels Hope to Change the Climate for Transportation
Fuel from algae is being sold in California, a first step toward a future of advanced biofuels. David Biello reports
Environment
Coal Plants Smother Communities of Color
The poor and minority communities bear most of the health burden from coal-fired power plants
Environment
Could a Global Climate Deal Become a Legacy Issue for President Obama?
Obama's reelection may mean a stronger push for an international agreement to combat global warming
Biology
Obama Victory Reopens Door to Emissions Curbs and Possible Carbon Tax
Reelected, Obama said he plans to ensure that the U.S. is a global leader in research, technology and clean energy. The "fiscal cliff" might even open the door again to carbon tax discussions...
Environment
Global Warming Means Culture Change
Climate isn't the only thing global warming will change. David Biello reports
Environment
Climate Change Faster Than Predicted
Earth's atmosphere may be more sensitive to carbon dioxide than previously thought, which means that extreme weather events could become more frequent
Environment
State Clean Energy and Environmental Campaigns See Wins and Losses
Efforts to increase alternative energy or combat climate change, among other issues, came down to local concerns
Environment
Who Were the Greenest Presidents?
A survey of environmental groups finds that Teddy Roosevelt was the president with the highest environmental cred, followed by Richard Nixon. David Biello reports
Environment
People in Poor Neighborhoods Breathe More Hazardous Particles
Tiny particles of air pollution contain more hazardous ingredients in nonwhite and low-income communities than in affluent white ones, a new study shows
