Germany Fines Volkswagen $1.2 Billion for Cheating Diesel Emissions
Because of Volkswagen's deceptive actions, 10.7 million defective vehicles were sold to customers around the world.
Emissions
Facing a Massive Pollution Problem, California Is Fighting Against the EPA's Efforts to Roll Back Emissions Standards
California, the most polluted state in the country, is engaged in a fight with EPA to keep higher auto emissions standards.
Tourism Leads to Way More Emissions Than Previously Thought
And the industry's share of global emissions is only expected to grow.
How Lyft and Uber Could Actually Help Reduce Emissions
No ride-hailing company has seriously addressed the real heart of the transportation problem: more trips, more miles, more greenhouse gases.
Dispatches: What You Need to Know About an Embattled EPA
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
The EPA Has Weakened Air Pollution Standards
Public-health advocates say the changes are dangerous to human health.
A New Landmark Agreement Will Halve Shipping Emissions by 2050
The global shipping industry will still need to ratchet up its efforts to decarbonize to keep the goals of the Paris Agreement alive.
Fifteen States Are Suing the EPA for Violating the Clean Air Act
The coalition of attorneys general argue the Trump administration has failed to fulfill its legal obligation to control methane emissions.
California's Farms Are an Even Larger Source of Air Pollution Than We Thought
A new study uncovers an underappreciated source of air pollution in the Golden State: fertilized soil.
More Fracking, More Toxics
Increases in toxic ozone and benzene gases as a result of fracking pose a threat to our air quality.
The Two Faces of U.S. Negotiations at COP23
What happens when the biggest player in global climate change disappears? The world is about to find out.
What Are Peak Emissions and Why Should You Care?
By 2030, global emissions will have started to decline—but that's not soon enough.
Some Good News About Global CO2 Emissions?
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 Environmental Consequences of Your Second Car
New research finds Californians who buy a fuel-efficient car often purchase a bigger, less environmentally friendly second vehicle.
Another Setback for the EPA's Regulatory Rollbacks
EPA Chief Scott Pruitt suggested that his decision to reverse course reflects his willingness to work closely with state regulators.
Recycling Won't Cut It
Timid textbooks and government guidelines largely fail to discuss the most effective ways individuals can fight climate change.
Senate Fails to Overturn Obama-Era Methane Regulation
The regulation is expected to save taxpayers $330 million a year.
The Environmental Impact of Long-Haul Trucking
Barring some monumental development that disrupts cargo shipping entirely, we’re stuck with trucking. So how can we minimize the industry’s massive environmental tolls?
Airlines Can Cut Greenhouse Gases and Save Money
A new study highlights how American air carriers can cut emissions and improve their bottom lines at the same time.
The Future of Work: Consider the Changing Climate
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
What Cheating Emissions Standards Tells Us About Ourselves
To understand the outrage over the Volkswagen scandal and recall, consider the meat industry.
Economy, Not Natural Gas, Cut U.S. Emissions
A study finds that economic recession led to an 11-percent decline in carbon emissions, which could spell trouble for the future.
Urban Growth Is Still a Problem for Climate Change
The biggest cities may have inspired all the panic, but it's the small and mid-sized cities that are going to produce the most carbon dioxide in years to come.
Majority of Republicans Believe in Regulating Emissions
The Republican Party may be undergoing a shift on its stance toward climate change, a study finds.