It sounds like something out of a bad science fiction movie—artificially blocking sunlight to keep global warming from overheating the Earth. Nevertheless, a small cadre of researchers is studying the option—so that if ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 16, 2021
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Look at the fine print to understand the climate goals that governments and companies have set and search for one term in particular: net-zero.
Environment
May 6, 2021
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Almost 200 world leaders gather in Madrid this week for climate talks which will largely determine the success of the Paris agreement, and by extension, the extent to which the planet will suffer under climate change.
Environment
Dec 3, 2019
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There's the old saying that you should never discuss politics or religion in polite company. Nowadays, it seems climate change has joined that list.
Environment
Jul 15, 2019
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Our future depends on a transition away from fossil fuels. To map out a path, we need to get to grips with how, and why, the use of coal, gas and oil has risen to unsustainable levels.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 27, 2019
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World leaders gathered in Kenya on Thursday to lend political muscle to UN environment talks, calling for "urgent action" to slow the destruction of natural habitats and accelerate funding for green development.
Environment
Mar 14, 2019
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Climate change-induced disasters cost nations at least $100 billion in 2018, a watchdog said Thursday, warning the spate of deadly wildfires, floods and superstorms was "a shadow" of things to come if greenhouse gas emissions ...
Environment
Dec 27, 2018
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UN talks aimed at averting catastrophic climate change are set to wrap up in Poland Friday after two weeks of heated disputes between rich and poor nations that saw countries most at risk plead for action.
Environment
Dec 14, 2018
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The world needs a "reality check" on the threat posed by climate change, NASA astronaut Mae Jemison said Tuesday at a UN summit to chart mankind's path away from runaway global warming.
Environment
Dec 4, 2018
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Front-line negotiators from more than 190 nations gathering for climate talks in Bonn on Monday face a daunting task: bring the 2015 Paris Agreement to life.
Environment
Apr 28, 2018
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