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I.E.A. Says Oil Is Near Its Peak, but Climate Change Is Far Fro
Despite the rapid growth of electric vehicles and solar power, other efforts to tackle warming are lagging, according to the International Energy Agency.
Climate Report Card Says Countries Are Trying, but Urgently Need Improvement
The global assessment, two years in the making, is the first official gauge of progress under the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Tools Born From Fracking Fuel Geothermal Rush
There’s enough geothermal energy below ground to power the entire country. Some are trying to tap it — by using techniques from the fracking boom.
A Bottleneck on the Grid Threatens Clean Energy. New Rules Aim to Help.
It takes five years to connect a new wind or solar farm to the electric grid. New federal rules would only partly resolve the issue,...
Heat Records Fall Around the Globe as Earth Warms, Fast
From north to south, temperatures are surging as greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere and combine with effects from El Niño.
Heat Will Likely Soar to Record Levels in Next 5 Years, WMO Says
The World Meteorological Organization forecast “far-reaching repercussions for health, food security, water management and the environment.”
New Rules for Power Plants Could Give Carbon Capture a Boost. Here’s How.
The technology has struggled to gain traction, but strict new emissions limits for gas and coal stations could encourage broader adoption.
Earth to Hit Critical Warming Threshold by Early 2030s, Climate Panel Says
A new U.N. report says it is still possible to hold global warming to relatively safe levels, but doing so will require global cooperation, billions...
Wind and Solar Energy Projects Risk Overwhelming America’s Antiquated Electrical Grids
An explosion in proposed clean energy ventures has overwhelmed the system for connecting new power sources to homes and businesses.
Your Neighborhood’s Emissions
Our team mapped the greenhouse gas footprints of cities and towns across the United States. The results might surprise you.
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