Astronomers have gotten better at tracking the motions of stars just beyond the solar system. But that’s made it harder to predict Earth’s future and reconstruct its past.
Tag: Global Warming
As Stellar Observations Improve, Earth’s History and Future Get Fuzzier
Astronomers have gotten better at tracking the motions of stars just beyond the solar system. But that’s made it harder to predict Earth’s future and reconstruct its past.
How the New E.P.A. Rules Affect Toyota and Their Hybrid Cars
The auto giant lobbied hard against tougher pollution rules. This week, the E.P.A.’s new rules proved favorable to hybrid technology, an area that Toyota dominates.
Climate Change Made an Early Heat Wave in West Africa 10 Times as Likely
Temperatures in the region rose above 40 degrees Celsius in February, with humidity pushing the heat index even higher.
Extreme Heat Wave Pushes South Sudan to Close Schools
Climate change already worsened floods and droughts in the young nation. Now, soaring temperatures are forecast for two weeks.
At CERAWeek, Saudi Aramco C.E.O. Says Energy Transition ‘Visibly Failing’
The comments by a Saudi executive raised questions regarding whose predictions about the future of oil and gas are more likely to be true.
All but 7 Countries on Earth Have Air Pollution Above WHO Standard
New research found that fewer than 10 percent of countries and territories met World Health Organization guidelines for particulate matter pollution last year.
Storing Renewable Energy, One Balloon at a Time
To decarbonize the electrical grid, companies are finding creative ways to store energy during periods of low demand.
In Paris, the Olympics Clean Up Their Act
Organizers of the Games promise to slash greenhouse gas emissions by re-using historic buildings, adding bike lanes, even putting solar panels on the Seine. Will it work?
Court Temporarily Halts S.E.C.’s New Climate Rules
Two fracking companies had challenged requirements that some businesses disclose more information about the risks they face from climate change.