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.
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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.
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.