Mar 29 Watch 6:05 How heavy industries contribute to climate change and what can be done to cut emissions By William Brangham, Shoshana Dubnow Electricity and transportation each contribute about a quarter of America’s carbon emissions. Thanks to the growth of renewable energy and electric cars, those sectors are starting to get cleaner. Heavy industry is also a major source of pollution. The White… Continue watching
Dec 21 More U.S. auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow By Tom Krisher, Associated Press America's automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years. But so far, while EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry's ambitious timetable. Continue reading
Dec 10 Analysis: Carbon removal can help achieve net zero, but comes with its own climate risks By Kirsten Zickfeld, Pep Canadell, The Conversation Carbon capture and sequestration can play a role in limiting warming, but researchers say the nuances of its application are far more complicated than just fertilizing the ocean or planting trees. Getting it wrong could make warming worse. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 5:39 What Africa’s climate summit means for investment in the continent’s future By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young Africa is the continent most vulnerable to climate change, despite being responsible for just 2 to 3 percent of global carbon emissions and receiving only 3 percent of funding committed to climate mitigation and adaptation. Caroline Kimeu, The Guardian’s East… Continue watching
Aug 29 This study calculated the carbon emissions of getting rich By Bella Isaacs-Thomas As income rises, so too does environmental impact, a new study finds. Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 6:12 How climate change is disrupting the global food supply By John Yang, Harry Zahn The effects of climate change have been hard to miss across North America and Europe this summer: record heat, wildfires and warming oceans. There are also other, less obvious consequences that affect both the quantity and quality of food crops. Continue watching
Jun 18 Voters in Switzerland approve climate bill targeting net zero emissions by 2050 By Associated Press A majority of Swiss citizens on Sunday voted in favor of a bill aimed at introducing new climate measures to sharply curb greenhouse gas emissions, as the Alpine nation's iconic glaciers melt away at an alarming rate. Continue reading
Jun 15 UN chief says fossil fuels are ‘incompatible with human survival,’ calls for credible exit strategy By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also dismissed suggestions by some oil executives that fossil fuel firms can keep up production if they find a way to capture carbon emissions. Continue reading
Mar 19 Nations approve key UN science report on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Governments gave their blessing on Sunday to a major new U.N. report on climate change, after approval was held up by a battle between rich and developing countries over emissions targets and financial aid to vulnerable nations. Continue reading
Jan 16 John Kerry says he backs appointment of UAE oil chief to lead COP28 climate talks By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press U.S. climate envoy John Kerry backs the United Arab Emirates' decision to appoint the CEO of a state-run oil company to preside over the upcoming U.N. climate negotiations in Dubai, citing his work on renewable energy projects. Continue reading