Why Exceeding Paris Goals Is Life or Death for Pacific Islands
Fiji is faring better than its low-lying neighbors, but if the world's nations don't live up to their climate pledges, the capital city will soon be under water.
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The Tensions Over U.N. Climate Finance, Captured in One Graph
A look at Fiji's emissions offers insights into why different countries tussle over what to do with climate cash.
After a Record-Breaking Atlantic Hurricane Season, Here’s What to Expect in the South Pacific
Forecasters in the region predict an average cyclone season for the Pacific Islands, but Fiji is still recovering from the last major hurricane to batter the island nation.
What Are Peak Emissions and Why Should You Care?
By 2030, global emissions will have started to decline—but that's not soon enough.
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.
Global CO2 Emissions From Fossil Fuels Held Steady in 2016
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels held steady in 2016. But we still need big cuts to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
The Consequence of the Trump Administration Slashing the EPA’s Science Office
The Office of Research and Development has been at front lines of virtually every environmental crisis. Trump wants to cut its funding in half.
Meet the Ordinary Americans Running for Congress in Response to Trump: Derrick Crowe
With the 2018 mid-terms still well over a year away, the field of congressional candidates is already becoming crowded with no-name insurgents. Pacific Standard spoke with a few of those novices about their decision to run.
Major Climate Deal Will Curb ‘Super Greenhouse Gases’
The legally binding agreement reached in Kigali last week promises to drastically cut the use of hydrofluorocarbons in…
What’s Next for the Great Barrier Reef?
Below the surface of the worst bleaching in the history of the Reef. By Tovin Lapan Coral bleaching…