The House Science Committee’s Climate-Skeptic Chairman Is Retiring From Congress
While chair of the House Science Committee, Lamar Smith led unprecedented investigations of federal climate scientists.
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The Two Faces of U.S. Negotiations at COP23
What happens when the biggest player in global climate change disappears? The world is about to find out.
What Are Peak Emissions and Why Should You Care?
By 2030, global emissions will have started to decline—but that's not soon enough.
After the Fires, Experts in Napa Valley Race to Prevent Water Contamination
Experts are concerned about how rainfall could spread toxic chemicals and destabilize hillsides thus threatening to damage the region's water supply.
Inside Myanmar’s Incendiary and Illegal Charcoal Trade
A year-long investigation into the multi-million-dollar charcoal market and how it moves from the villages of Myanmar into Chinese smelters.
Why Is the ‘Pacific COP’ Being Held in Germany, and Does It Matter?
The country presiding over the United Nations climate summit rotates every year, but experts say location matters less than leadership.
‘Pacific Standard’ Reports From Fiji for COP23
While diplomats travel to Germany, we're sending our reporter to the front lines.
How Do We Stop Ships From Fatally Striking Migrating Whales?
Fatal collisions between ships and blue whales are far too common. Luckily, there are scientists creating new technology to fix that.
The Grassroots Social Network Documenting Real-Time Climate Change
The LEO Network is bringing together scientists and citizens to monitor climate change and spot trends.
Can a Team of Architects and Planners Fix New York City’s Trash Problem?
The Zero Waste Guidelines are aimed at helping the city reach its goal of sending no garbage to landfills by 2030.