Greenhouse Gases

A new report assesses the greenhouse gas emissions attributable to coal, oil, and gas on public lands.

• By Francie Diep

The Trump administration is doing the opposite of what a new report says is needed to keep global climate change to a minimum.

• By Emma Sarappo

In a draft proposal rolling back Obama-era regulations on hydrofluorocarbons, the Trump administration scrapped all references to climate change and those most affected by it.

• By Emily Moon

A glacier in Antarctica gets a new name and, once more, environmental regulations are under threat.

• By Rebecca Worby

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to weaken Obama-era rules about leaks of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.

• By Francie Diep

California reached a critical emissions reduction milestone four years earlier than expected, data released Wednesday shows.

• By Kate Wheeling

No ride-hailing company has seriously addressed the real heart of the transportation problem: more trips, more miles, more greenhouse gases.

• By Laura Bliss

Here's why that's bad news.

• By Kate Wheeling

The regulation would have prohibited the use of hydrofluorocarbons.

• By Kate Wheeling

California is on pace to meet the goal of its Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.

• By Francie Diep

China is the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter—and right now, Beijing is taking climate much more seriously than Washington is.

• By Francie Diep

Where else can we cut?

• By Brian Palmer

How India builds its energy grid could decide the fate of humanity. Maybe we should help the country out.

• By Brian Palmer

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?

• By Jesse Hirsch

The government has suspended new coal leases on federal land. The coal industry may never recover.

• By Brian Palmer

Researchers combine ecological and economic models to examine the benefits of growing grass as fuel.

• By Nathan Collins

Cities, states, and businesses—not just those world leaders in Paris—will save us from climate change. Here’s what they’re going to do.

• By Brian Palmer

Here are the Senate’s options for trying to muck up the international agreement made in Paris.

• By Brian Palmer

How to decipher the Russian president’s mystifying statements on global warming.

• By Brian Palmer

The tiny South Asian kingdom of Bhutan absorbs three times as much carbon as it emits.

• By Brian Palmer

Two paths are before us—but only one leads to a sustainable future of healthful, humane food production. Which one to take? (Hint: Follow the pig with the spring in its step.)

• By Barry Estabrook

How can we save the world? During the United Nations climate conference, we can—and should—find our inspiration in history. Look to Winston Churchill.

• By Jeff Turrentine

A new study highlights how American air carriers can cut emissions and improve their bottom lines at the same time.

• By Nathan Collins

School officials in Utah think sixth graders are too young to be taught about climate change—but the perfect age to be misled about it.

• By Jeff Turrentine