Energy

In California's Mojave Desert sits First Solar Inc.'s Desert Sunlight Solar Farm. California is among the states leading the decarbonization charge.

Going 'Zero Carbon' Is All The Rage. But Will It Slow Climate Change?

5:34pm June 18, 2019

by Nathan Rott

Cities, states, businesses and electric utilities are setting ambitious goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions. But it's not clear exactly how they'll do that or whether it will actually work.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo closes his remarks at the State Department Thursday.

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Pompeo Says 'There's No Doubt' Iran Attacked 2 Tankers

7:09pm June 16, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledges to guarantee freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil route where the two tankers were hit.

Mariners from the MT Front Altair arrive at Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday.

World News

Crew Of Norwegian-Owned Oil Tanker Arrives In Dubai After 'Hostile Attack'

9:32pm June 15, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

The 10-member crew of Front Altair reached Dubai two days after explosions rocked two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Backed by video evidence, the U.S. is blaming Iran.

Per Espen Stoknes: What Holds Us Back From Facing The Threats Of Climate Change?

10:38am June 07, 2019

by NPR/TED Staff

Psychologist Per Espen Stoknes explains the inner defenses that block most people from recognizing the urgency of climate change. He asks, what is a better way to think and talk about this crisis?

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Sean Davis: What Can We Learn From The Global Effort To Save The Ozone Layer?

10:35am June 07, 2019

by NPR/TED Staff

In 1988, the Montreal Protocol was the first step in a long process to save the ozone layer. Sean Davis explains the impact of the agreement, and the lessons we can apply to the crisis we face today.

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Jennifer Wilcox: How Can We Remove CO2 From The Atmosphere? Will We Do It In Time?

10:34am June 07, 2019

by NPR/TED Staff

To slow climate change, we need to lower emissions and remove carbon from the atmosphere. Chemical engineer Jennifer Wilcox says the technology is there, and we need to scale it.

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Greta Thunberg: Are We Running Out Of Time To Save Our Planet?

9:49am June 07, 2019

by NPR/TED Staff

In 2018, teenager Greta Thunberg began protesting to demand action on climate change. She has inspired protests worldwide. Greta says it's time to panic: we're running out of time to save our planet.

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Bruce Friedrich: How Is Eating Meat Affecting Our Planet?

9:49am June 07, 2019

by NPR/TED Staff

Bruce Friedrich shows how plant and cell-based products could soon transform the way we eat ... and reduce the global meat industry's impact on the planet.

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Plants like this Darigold dairy processing facility in Portland, Ore., may see higher energy prices under a cap-and-trade plan to limit greenhouse gas emissions.

Contentious Oregon Climate Plan Takes Lessons From California's Mistakes

9:57am June 06, 2019

by Cassandra Profita

Oregon will be the second state to pass an economywide system to regulate carbon emissions. Critics say a similar program in California has not had much impact.

Princess Cruise Lines and its parent company Carnival Corporation have agreed to pay a $20 million criminal penalty for environmental violations.

Carnival Cruise Lines Hit With $20 Million Penalty For Environmental Crimes

5:34pm June 04, 2019

The company has a long history of dumping plastic trash and oily waste from its ships, with violations dating back to 1993. In 2016, its Princess subsidiary agreed to pay $40 million for pollution.