To Curb Carbon Emissions, Cities Need More Efficient Buildings
Buildings account for roughly 50 percent of a city's total carbon emissions, and 70 percent in major cities like London, Los Angeles, and Paris.
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Can California Actually Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2045?
Governor Jerry Brown has signed multiple pieces of legislation that codify California's ongoing transition away from relying on fossil fuels for energy.
House Republicans Denounce a Proposed Carbon Tax
While nearly 40 countries have passed legislation putting a price on carbon emissions, the U.S. has never enacted such a tax.
Scientists Create a Cheaper Way to Pull Carbon Dioxide From the Atmosphere
In a study released Thursday, a group of scientists announced the creation of what they say is a significantly cheaper method to scrub carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere.
Families Sue European Union to Take More Action on Climate Change
A group of 10 families is taking the European Union to court in an attempt to get its member states to take more drastic action on climate change.
Is Carbon Capture and Storage the Future of Climate Change Mitigation?
Incentives in the congressional spending bill and innovation in the private sector signal that this technology may soon become a reality.
Are We Defining Economic Success All Wrong?
A new study asks: Can countries meet citizens' needs without over-consuming resources?
Could the United States Fall Short of Its Emissions Reduction Pledges?
The United States has acceded to the Paris Agreement, but the country’s current climate policies may not be…
Big Data’s Impending Struggle to Combat Climate Change
Saving the planet and addressing climate change now hinges on a massive data puzzle.
Can Sports Environmentalists Aid in the Fight Against Climate Change?
Can sports teams muscle environmentalism into the mainstream?