global warming
US judge throws out climate change lawsuits against big oil
Demands the expertise of our environmental agencies, diplomats, the Executive,and the Senate.
US scientists contradict Trump’s climate claims in leaked report
Thirteen federal agencies concludes evidence of global warming driven by human activities is “unambiguous.”
Large area of acidified water found in western Arctic Ocean
Related to absorption of increasing levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Study finds peculiar tie between warm climate, slow snowmelt
Helps explain why computer models show rivers fed by mountain snow are expected to run lower.
Paris climate deal in force ahead of schedule: Now what?
Achieving them will require a transformational shift in the energy system.
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Trump’s on his own among world leaders in denial of climate science
The leader of every US ally has urged action to reduce climate-warming carbon emissions.
UN climate panel to explore 1.5˚C warming goal
Temperatures have already risen almost 1˚C since humans started burning fossil fuels.
Federal report says global warming making US sick
EPA says global warming will make the air dirtier, water more contaminated and food more tainted.
Canada won’t feel immediate impact from Paris climate agreement
Where carbon pricing and industry regulation filter down to gas pumps and heating bills will have the biggest impact.
BC environment minister warned about LNG GHG emissions
The province’s dreamed-of liquefied natural gas industry poses some big environmental challenges.
Research casts doubt on benefits of cornfield waste biofuels
They release 7% more greenhouse gases in the early years compared with gasoline.
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Cost of fighting climate change ‘modest’: UN panel
Zero- or low-carbon would reduce annual consumption growth 0.06%.
Climate change brings chance to build a better world: Scientists
Global warming experts write report detailing risks and opportunities.
Obama takes on industry over limiting factory, power plant emissions
US Supreme Court hears arguments in case that deals with climate change, executive power.
Obama sticks to energy plan despite complaints for green groups
They say “all of the above” energy strategy is at odds with cutting carbon pollution.
