Forests play a major role pulling planet-warming carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. As the world heats up, some forests are becoming emitters in their own right.
Tag: Carbon Dioxide
Top U.N. Court Says Countries Must Act on Climate Change
The International Court of Justice called global warming an “urgent and existential threat” at a closely watched case in The Hague.
North Carolina’s Bogs Have a Dirty Secret, and That’s a Good Thing
Peat bogs have huge potential to store planet-warming carbon. The ones in North Carolina just need some help to get healthy again.
North Carolina’s Bogs Have a Dirty Secret, and That’s a Good Thing
Peat bogs have huge potential to store planet-warming carbon. The ones in North Carolina just need some help to get healthy again.
North Carolina’s Bogs Have a Dirty Secret, and That’s a Good Thing
Peat bogs have huge potential to store planet-warming carbon. The ones in North Carolina just need some help to get healthy again.
Climate Change Is Making Fire Weather Worse for World’s Forests
Forest fires are on the rise globally. An increase in severe fire weather is largely responsible.
BlackRock Is Accused of a Plot Against Coal. The Firm Says That’s ‘Absurd.’
An unusual lawsuit in Texas claims investment firms illegally conspired to fight climate change. On Monday, a judge heard arguments to dismiss the case.
Forest Loss Around the World Hit a Record in 2024
Forests around the world disappeared at a rate of 18 soccer fields every minute, a global survey found. Fires accounted for nearly half of the losses.
New Pact Would Require Ships to Cut Emissions or Pay a Fee
A draft global agreement sets a fee for cargo ships, which carry the vast majority of world trade, to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions.
Trump Signs Executive Orders Aimed at Reviving U.S. Coal Industry
The moves include loosening environmental rules, but it is unclear how much they can help reverse the sharp decline in coal power over the last two decades.