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Sweden Passes Ambitious Climate Law to Be Carbon Neutral by 2045
Sweden is one of just three European countries with climate policies in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
The Future of Biomass After Paris
Amid conflicting assessments of the Paris Agreement, two things are clear: World governments still love carbon markets, and COP21 went a long way toward simply giving slash-and-burn agriculture a makeover.
How Much Carbon Did You Emit Today?
New research suggests a reminder may inspire more environmentally friendly behavior.
The Man Who Wants to Fix the Climate. Can Anyone Stop Him?
Most scientists oppose Russ George's efforts to fix the world's climate. But who's going to do something about it?
Pricing Carbon to Reduce Emissions, Create Dividends
Proponents of the "Wesleyan Statement" say that America should tax carbon to reduce emissions, then return the money to citizens as a direct payment or a tax reduction.
Clean Stoves for the Third World
Millions of people worldwide die every year because of primitive cooking stoves. Around the globe, helpers ranging from Hillary Clinton to African entrepreneurs are making inroads.
Social Cost of Carbon Has Wide-Ranging Impact
A requirement for cost/benefit analyses of federal rules has created — without any real public input — a very important number in deciding what to do about greenhouse gases.
Albedo Loss Double that Predicted
The loss of sea ice is a concern for more than polar bears, as the loss of reflectivity it represents means the planet may warm even faster.
Ocean Sequestration of Carbon: The World's Best Bad Idea for Combatting Climate Change
Putting carbon dioxide in the ocean is a terrible way to deal with climate change. Maybe we should do it.
Holistic Management: Getting Carbon Back in the Soil
A smarter way of raising herd animals, known as holistic management, may be a catalyst to helping the soil reclaim its role as a global carbon sponge.
The Price to You for Modest Climate Action
Offering some idea of what cap-and-trade might cost average Americans, the EPA estimates between $79 and $146 a year.
The Dirt on Climate Change
Could soil engineered specifically to maximize carbon storage dampen some effects of climate change? Very possibly.
Tempest in a Cement Mixer
The world of carbonate chemistry is rocking over claims that a new kind of cement can sequester carbon.
The First, Tentative Steps
Cap-and-trade is by no means a new concept in American environmental efforts. What can other programs teach tomorrow's carbon traders?
Transforming Cassandra into Pollyanna
Worldwatch founder Lester Brown, long known for dire prognosis, reports cheerful climate and energy news for United States.
Reducing the 'Car' Part of Carbon
Regulators in car-mad California have made a statement about reducing carbon in the atmosphere, and while its specifics have their critics, expect the rest of the nation to grudgingly follow along.
Protect a Levee, Protect the World
A method of buttressing California's aging levees shows promise for capturing carbon dioxide.
Is Nitrogen the New Carbon?
A discussion with ecologist Alan Townsend on mankind's love-hate relationship with nitrogen, and how this marriage can be saved.