Work is starting in Wyoming coal country on a new type of reactor. Its main backer, Bill Gates, says he’s in it for the emissions-free electricity.
Tag: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Chemical Makers Sue Over Rule to Rid Water of ‘Forever Chemicals’
Industry groups said the E.P.A. had exceeded its authority in requiring the drinking-water cleanup. The chemicals, known as PFAS, are linked to cancer and health risks.
How a Backlash Against Climate Action Is Reshaping Europe’s Election
After years of political consensus on the transition to cleaner energy, a ‘greenlash’ appears to be building as prices rise and right-wing candidates gain ground.
‘Hanging by a Thread’: U.N. Chief Warns of Missing a Key Climate Target
His comments came as the world body’s weather agency said it expected Earth to soon surpass the record high temperatures experienced in 2023.
India’s Next Government Will Face Serious Climate Challenges
Farmers have repeatedly protested over grievances tied to global warming, a major political and economic test given the importance of India’s rural economy.
Greece Is Betting Big on Liquefied Natural Gas From the U.S.
Even as it pivots to solar and wind for itself, Greece aims to become a natural gas supplier across Europe. Among its strongest backers is the United States.
As Interest in Clean Energy Grows, Saudi Arabia Eyes a Future Beyond Oil
The kingdom is trying to juggle its still-vital petroleum industry with alternative energy sources like wind and solar as it faces pressure to lower carbon emissions.
Carbon Offsets, a Much-Criticized Climate Tool, Get Federal Guidelines
The new principles aim to define ‘high-integrity’ offsets amid concerns that current practices often don’t cut greenhouse gas emissions as claimed.
Climate Change Added a Month’s Worth of Extra-Hot Days in Past Year
Since last May, the average person experienced 26 more days of abnormal warmth than they would have without global warming, a new analysis found.
Climate Change Is Taking a Toll on Mites and Springtails, a New Analysis Finds
Heat and drought are taking a toll on the tiny soil creatures that help to lock away planet-warming carbon, according to a new analysis.