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.
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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.
Can Anyone Stop the Man Who Will Try Just About Anything to Put an End to Climate Change?
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.
The Social Cost of Carbon
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.
Nature’s Cooling Albedo Disappearing Faster Than Thought
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 Carbon Sequestration: The World’s Best Bad Idea
Putting carbon dioxide in the ocean is a terrible way to deal with climate change. Maybe we should do it.
Roving Herds of Grazing Climate Helpers
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.