Emissions
General Motors Aligns With Biden, Pulls Out of Lawsuit Supporting Trump
The automaker withdraws its support for a lawsuit against California's emissions standards.
Countless Deaths Tied to Trump Admin Environmental Rollbacks Amid Pandemic
Public health and environmental experts say "there's nobody watching" U.S. oil and gas companies along with other leading pollutant operations after the industry complained about being unable to do business during the lockdown.
Methane Bubbles from Lakes Measured from Space as Atmospheric Levels Peak
Studies show emissions have risen by almost 10 percent in the last 20 years.
Daily Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions Fell 17 Percent in April
However, researchers warn that the recent drastic falls are only likely be temporary.
California's Climate Policies Fuel Our Economy—and Trump Won't Stop Us
The state of California does not wait for this, or any, president's permission to protect the planet.
A Climate Change Scientist Answers Common Questions
From the single best thing you can do to help the climate, to how long the planet is going to last.
Volkswagen to Shed 7,000 Jobs in Move to Automation
The company plans to employ 2,000 more workers to focus on technical development.
Methane Levels Surge, Scientists Puzzled as to Why
If growth continues, it could negate or reverse any gains made by reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
CO2 Emissions at Level Unseen for 55 Million Years
Scientists warn that human emissions could reach a level not seen for 55 million years by the 22nd century.
White House Sends Coal Lobbyists to Climate Change Meet
The pro-fossil fuel U.S. event will take place as world leaders work to cap emissions and prevent "catastrophic" global warming.
Leaders 'Like Children' on Climate, Says Activist, 15
"Change is coming whether they like it or not," said Greta Thunberg.
Attenborough: Climate Change Will End Civilization
"The continuation of civilizations and the natural world upon which we depend is in your hands," Attenborough told leaders.
Anger at Plan for Crematorium Next to Retirement Home
"We all know we are going to go at some time or other but we don't want to be reminded," one resident said.
Climate Change a Globalist Plot: Brazil Minister
Ernesto Araujo wants to "help Brazil and the world liberate themselves from globalist ideology."
IPCC Publishes Climate Change Report Into 1.5C Target
The report comes two years after the Paris Agreement, where nations agreed to try to limit global warming to 1.5℃.
Gas Stations' Toxic Fumes 10 Times Higher Than Thought
Long-term benzene exposure can lead to multiple health conditions, including leukemia.
Global Human Population Isn't Going to Explode
There has been no evidence of a decline in consumption and emissions, despite slowing birthrates.
World on Track for 'Catastrophic' Climate Change: U.N.
Patricia Espinosa said this year's extreme weather events "make the evidence clear that climate change is having an impact on the daily lives of people."
New EPA Director Is Working to End Eco-Auto Standards
Andrew Wheeler champions the deregulation of national automobile fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for all new automobiles produced in the U.S.
Trump's, Kushner's Buildings Among Worst NYC Polluters
"It's the Trumps and the Kushners that are polluting this city," an environmental group head said.
In Pictures: This Is Where Old Volkswagens Go to Die
Amazing aerial photos of thousands of old Volkswagen and Audi diesel vehicles in the desert.
Great Barrier Reef Being Eaten Alive by Killer Starfish
But it can still be saved, scientists said.
California Bill Would Ban Gas Cars By 2040
Assemblymember Phil Ting says that the best way for California to meet emission-reduction goals is to set a deadline to increase the number of electric cars on the road.
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Expected to Rise in 2017
Twenty-two countries managed to decrease their carbon dioxide emissions while improving their economies.
Why Did Donald Trump Ignore Ivanka? Al Gore Explains
"My conversations with Donald Trump continued after he went into the White House, and I had reasons to believe he would stay in the Paris agreement," Al Gore said.
Bogoslof Volcano Erupts (Again) in Alaska
The volcano has erupted dozens of times since January.
India Hits Back at Trump Over Paris Climate Deal Claims
India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, and foreign minister have dismissed Donald Trump's comments that India signed the Paris deal to receive "billions and billions and billions of dollars in foreign aid from other nations."
China: Trump's Paris Withdrawal is Global Setback
State media suggests that China will now take bigger role in the fight against climate change.
Paris: Trump Misunderstood MIT's Climate Research
The president withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement on Thursday.
Pollution in India Kills 1.2 Million People Every Year
High levels of dangerous pollution have stabilised in China, but are rising sharply in India and Bangladesh.