Why Sprawl Could Be The Next Big Climate Change Battle
Zoning for single-family homes has been tied to racial inequity and climate change, but in California, efforts to pass new laws keep falling short.
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Carbon Emissions Are Falling, But Still Not Enough, Scientists Say
The global slowdown could create a historic drop in carbon emissions, but it's still not enough to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
Microsoft Pledges To Remove From The Atmosphere All The Carbon It Has Ever Emitted
The tech giant, which says it has been "carbon neutral" for years, is vowing to go "carbon negative" — by cutting emissions, planting trees and investing in new carbon removal technology.
Europe Is Burning U.S. Wood As Climate-Friendly Fuel, But Green Groups Protest
In the search for alternatives to coal and gas, some European countries have turned to a very old fuel. They're importing wood from the United States. Some environmentalists say it makes no sense.
Choosing Not To Fly Home For The Holidays, For The Climate's Sake
Carbon emissions from global air travel are rising fast, and U.S. passengers make up the largest share. But some are vowing not to fly at all, motivated by guilt and concern for the environment.
Greta Thunberg To U.S.: 'You Have A Moral Responsibility' On Climate Change
The young Swedish activist led a protest at the White House on Friday. But she wasn't looking to go inside. "I don't want to meet with people who don't accept the science," she says.
Why Is China Placing A Global Bet On Coal?
China has taken dramatic steps to fight climate change, including shutting major coal power plants. But now it plans to build hundreds of coal plants abroad.
To Fight Climate Change, New York City Will Push Skyscrapers To Slash Emissions
A law — the first in the world — will require retrofits of large buildings, with a price tag in the billions. Buildings are responsible for about 70% of the city's greenhouse gas emissions.
Electric Cars Hit Record In Norway, Making Up Nearly 60% Of Sales In March
Tesla's Model 3 is giving a jolt to Norway's car market. Also in play: Norway's lucrative incentives for owners of electric vehicles.
