Climate Change
Gas Stoves Leak More Methane Than Previously Thought
The appliances also release nitrogen dioxide, an air pollutant that can exacerbate asthma and other conditions
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Climate Change
As Biden Sets Ambitious Climate Agenda, U.S. Emissions Rise
Greenhouse gas emissions rose 7 percent in 2021, as high natural gas prices buoyed coal use
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Germany Lays a Path to Quitting Coal, But the U.S. May Not Follow
The country has focused on economic support for coal-dependent communities to end mining by 2030
Climate Change
The Five Biggest Climate Stories of 2021
Climate-fueled disasters raged around the globe while international action fell short of ambitions
Climate Change
Rich Americans Have Higher Carbon Footprints Than Other Wealthy People
Those with higher incomes are also responsible for more emissions than those with lower incomes
Fossil Fuels
Fulfilling Pledge to Ban Federal Drilling Proves Difficult for Biden Administration
Ending oil and gas drilling on federal lands would cause a relatively small reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
Climate Change
Northeast States Abandon Cap-and-Trade Plan for Cars
The demise of the program is the latest setback for carbon pricing in the U.S.
Fossil Fuels
Global Emissions Rebound to Pre-COVID Levels
After months of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, economies are reopening, and carbon dioxide levels are rising
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Why the U.S. Didn’t Join 40 Other Countries in Pledge to End Coal
Economics is already playing a large role in curtailing American coal power
Climate Change
U.S. Agrees to End Fossil Fuel Financing Abroad
The move could shift funding toward renewable energy projects in low-income countries
Climate Change
Doing the Math on Biden’s Climate Pledge
At the COP26 climate summit, the administration aims to show the U.S. will reduce emissions 50 percent in the next nine years
Climate Change
U.S. Announces New Rules to Curtail Methane at Climate Summit
The proposed EPA rules will cover the full fossil fuel supply chain
Climate Change
Oil Companies Will Be Subpoenaed After Historic Congressional Hearing
A House committee has been investigating the role fossil fuel companies have played in disseminating climate misinformation
Climate Change
Fossil Fuel Development to Exceed Global Climate Targets
Planned oil, gas and coal production is not in line with countries’ pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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More Countries Join Global Pledge to Cut Methane Emissions
Dozens of nations, representing 30 percent of the world’s emissions, have indicated support ahead of crucial climate talks
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Electric Vehicle Adoption Not Happening Fast Enough to Meet Climate Goals
Just 30 percent of cars on the road will be electric by 2050 under current policies, the U.S. Energy Information Administration says
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China Says It Will Stop Financing Coal Power Abroad
The announcement came as the U.S. promised to quadruple its international climate finance contributions
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U.S. and E.U. Pledge to Cut Methane Emissions, but Obstacles Abound
Chief among them are convincing other countries to sign on and putting specific policies in place
Climate Change
Infrastructure Bill Could Cut Carbon Emissions By Nearly a Gigaton
Provisions in the reconciliation package working its way through Congress would help meet Biden’s climate pledge
Climate Change
Abandoning 60 Percent of Global Oil and Gas Might Limit Warming to 1.5 C
Coal production needs to have already peaked and oil and gas production must steadily decline for even a 50 percent chance of meeting that target
