Biochar at COP22: Fighting Climate Change From the Ground Up
Sequestering carbon in the soil gets less attention than other, longer-lasting carbon-capture techniques, but its benefits extend beyond climate mitigation.
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In Marrakech, Nervously Waiting to Learn Whether America Will Take a ‘Lead Pipe’ to the Paris…
Regardless what happens in today’s U.S. election, leaders at COP22 in Marrakech stress that the world is moving…
Photos of a Changing World: Brazilian Beef and Deforestation
An ongoing collaboration between Pacific Standard and NOOR Images. Cows from Santa Barbara farm are transported from one…
COP22 Day One: A News Digest, in Quotes
As the Moroccan presidency opens this year’s climate talks, leaders urge prompt action while civil society expresses concern about financial mechanisms, and at least one reporter wonders, “why are we here?”
What the World Can Learn From Burlington and Bernie Sanders
Sanders changed the climate debate this year—but first, Burlington changed him. Now, the city has become a model…
A COP22 Guide to the Mysterious World of Shipping
The shipping industry is a major emitter, and it’s set to double in size (or more) in coming years. Here’s why you should care about ships — aside from the fact that they probably brought you the device you’re reading this article on.
Photos of a Changing World: How Long Will the Maldives Stay Above Sea Level?
The first installment of a collaboration between Pacific Standard and NOOR Images. (Photo: Francesco Zizola/NOOR) The Maldives, the…
How Will COP22 in Marrakech Be Different From Paris?
At a press conference on the eve of COP22, the two leaders of this year’s talks stressed inclusivity and, yes, “action.”
The World Is on Track to Fall Short of Paris Agreement Goals
The Emissions Gap Report finds that the world is on track to overshoot emissions reduction targets in 2030—and…
How the World Is Turning the Promises of Paris Into Policy
Norway, Guatemala, Russia, and India offer four different but crucial examples of how national leaders are working to realize the promises of the Paris Agreement at home.