Climate Change

European Union Sets New Targets For Renewable Energy, GHG Emissions

Although the targets are much more aggressive than any other country, the EU can and must do better, say the renewable energy industry and NGOs.

We are at a make it or break it point, says the World Bank. The in-depth course is for policy-makers and the public.

The White House is responding to anti-science chatter about the cold weather.

The severe cold we're experiencing is easily explained by climate change.

Worldwide emissions aren't dropping yet, but seem to be slowing down, mostly because of changes in China.

Current targets of 2°C are too high to avoid uncontrollable climate change, say 18 of the world's top climatologists.

Methane emissions are five times higher where oil and gas drilling is concentrated, calling into question the use of natural gas as a bridge fuel.

Cap-and-trade raised $1.4 billion in its first year and is widely considered a success.

Some of the biggest corporations include a carbon tax in financial projections because they know it's inevitable.

Why? Because eating less meat is one of the most important ways to reduce greenhouse gases.