In the Congo River Basin, people who collect bundles of wood to make charcoal are playing a surprisingly large role in the deforestation of a region that rivals the Amazon in importance.
Tag: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Manchin, Playing to the Home Crowd, Is Fighting Electric Cars to the End
The West Virginia senator, who holds the swing vote in negotiations for a budget plan, wants to cut incentives. The president and most Senate Democrats say buyer credits are crucial to fight climate change.
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Killing what saves us
A recent walk among ancient sequoias helped me cope with hard-to-bear news of the world. But those trees are having a hard time coping, too.
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New Climate Promises, Same Old Global Warming
“Net zero emissions” sounds like an ambitious goal, but for most corporations it’s just kicking the can down the road.
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The Supreme Court Dealt a Terrible Blow to Children’s Health
We are now learning that climate change and air pollution can act together to increase health effects.