Environment
An Unusual Tech Bet Could Slow Climate Change
Ethanol, saltwater and fermentation all get involved
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Environment
A Turning Point in Combating Climate Change May Be Here
Investigations against oil and coal companies raise optimism for a cleaner future
Environment
Pollution from Planes and Ships Left Out of Paris Agreement
The fast growing sources dropped out of the climate change accord over the course of negotiations
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 ...
Environment
World's First Global Deal to Combat Climate Change Adopted in Paris
The Paris pact represents the first worldwide effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in next decade
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
Virginia Islanders Could Be U.S. First Climate Change Refugees
Flooding and erosion may not allow island to stay above water
Environment
Glimmers of a Climate Deal Emerge in Paris
A new ambition coalition, including the U.S., might help or hurt negotiations
Environment
90-Nation Coalition Aims for Ambitious Climate Change Deal
Among its goals, the coalition of countries, including the U.S., wants an agreement that the world must aim as soon as possible to hold global warming to 1.5-degree Celsius and work toward a long-term low-carbon future ...
Environment
Here's How Much of Alaska's Permafrost Could Melt
New research reveals the extent of the meltdown in the north
Environment
Blocking the Sun Is No Plan B for Global Warming
Planet-wide geoengineering schemes might work—or backfire. Either way, there is no getting around the need to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere
Environment
CO2 Pollution Holds Steady as China's Economy Cools
Greenhouse gas emissions fail to rise for once
Environment
New African Highways Have a High Environmental Price
An analysis determines that many road-building projects in Africa would bring only modest benefits to people, while devastating the environment. Christopher Intagliata reports
Environment
Protect the Right Places for Biodiversity
Scientists can provide the info to make sure that the correct areas are chosen for protection to help ensure the continued robustness of a region's biodiversity
Environment
Climate Change and Millennials: The Future Is in Our Hands
The COP 21 talks in Paris have attracted throngs of young people—and they're tired of waiting patiently for their elders to do something
Climate Change
Confidence Is High for a Climate Deal in Paris [Video]
Despite some drama and tension at the COP21 meeting, world leaders and their negotiators are surprisingly optimistic Le Bourget, Paris — Momentum continues to build here for a landmark agreement to combat climate change...
Environment
Climate Change Brews Perfect Storm of Food Woes
Farming will be hard hit by global warming but could also help reduce greenhouse gases
Environment
Coral Reefs Provide Crystal Ball for Future Change
Pacific reefs devastated by El Nino offer a glimpse of the future under global warming
Environment
How to Speak Like a Climate Change Negotiator
Here’s how to translate the jargon coming out of climate change talks in Paris
Environment
How the IPCC Can Help Shape the Climate Past 2030
New IPCC chair is not concerned about his organization as much as the ambition of efforts to combat climate change
