Electric Aviation Is Poised for a Revolution—and It’s About Time
Replacing gas-guzzling planes with electric ones could put a real dent in global emissions—if we can get them in the sky fast enough.
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Viewfinder: Coal Miners Gather in Poland
Coal miners from Poland's Pniowek coal mine carry a painting of Saint Barbara on Barbórka, their annual day of tribute to Barbara, from the mine to their local church on December 4th, 2018, in Pawlowice, near Wodzislaw Slaski, Poland.
The Simplest Climate Action You Can Take Is in the Kitchen
American climate action might be stymied at the federal level, but there's one place you can still make a major difference: on your plate.
‘Act Now With Courage and Resolve’: What Leaders Are Saying at COP24
A news digest from day two of the United Nations climate conference, in quotes.
‘There Is No Plan B’: COP24 Kicks Off in Poland
The global climate summit kicked off in Poland over the weekend, with climate leaders stressing the need for urgent action.
A Guide to This Year’s Global Climate Summit
This year's climate negotiations have been billed as the most important COP since Paris. Here's what that will look like—and why you should care.
The Edit, Episode #14: A Conversation About Climate Change and COP24
On the latest episode of Pacific Standard's podcast about how our stories are made, we talk with staff writer Kate Wheeling about her upcoming trip to cover the United Nations climate conference in Katowice, Poland.
Here’s Why People Are Worried About the Aviation Industry’s Plans to Cut Emissions
Airlines are pushing for a global carbon market, but environmentalists say it won't be enough to prevent uncontrolled growth in aviation emissions.
How Much Do Federal Lands Contribute to Climate Change?
A new report assesses the greenhouse gas emissions attributable to coal, oil, and gas on public lands.
Will the United Nations’ Dire Climate Report Light a Fire Under Negotiators at COP24?
The latest report from the IPCC finds that climate action is both urgent and possible. Political will might be in shorter supply.