At COP24, the Shipping Giant Maersk Is Leading the Way to Zero Emissions
Left out of the Paris Agreement in 2015, the shipping industry is finally joining the rest of the world on the path to decarbonization.
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The Trump Administration Plans to Let Coal Power Plants Emit More Carbon Dioxide
Will it be enough to save coal jobs?
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.
Tropical Deforestation Is the Third-Biggest Carbon Emitter in the World
According to a new analysis, tropical forest loss currently accounts for 8 percent of the world's annual carbon dioxide emissions.
'There's Nothing They Won't Do for the Industry': A Climate Expert Argues That EPA Bias Let Illegal Emissions Go Unpunished
An Environmental Protection Agency watchdog calls out Scott Pruitt's failure to penalize three Oklahoma-based oil and gas companies for polluting.
How Data Centers Could Hamper Denmark's Climate Goals
A Danish government memorandum suggests that the country's carbon emissions are due to rise sharply, by as much as 10 percent between now and 2030.
Environmental Groups Sue the EPA for Giving Super-Polluting Trucks a 'Free Pass'
Plaintiffs say that so-called glider trucks are putting Americans' lives directly at risk.
California Meets Its 2020 Emissions Goal Early
California reached a critical emissions reduction milestone four years earlier than expected, data released Wednesday shows.
Measuring the Carbon Dioxide Capturing Prowess of Urban Forests
New research shows that even temperate forests in cities may be able to sequester nearly as much carbon as a similarly sized area of rainforest.
Stories You Might Have Missed This Week
Women march against ICE, new clues arise in an environmental crime mystery, and grieving journalists keep on writing.
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.
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.