Madrid has offered to hold the next United Nations climate talks, the leaders of Spain and Chile announced on Thursday.
Tag: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
An Environmentally Friendly Firecracker? India Is Willing to Try.
As concerns about air pollution rise, India has mandated only eco-friendly fireworks ahead of the festival of Diwali. Manufacturers are skeptical, and desperate.
The World Can Make More Water From the Sea, but at What Cost?
As more places face a scarcity of fresh water, desalination is seen as a possible answer. But energy and financial requirements limit how widely it can be used.
Air Pollution Is Linked to Miscarriages in China, Study Finds
A new study published on Monday adds to growing evidence of the negative health effects of air pollution on pregnant women and their fetuses.
The Green Revolution Spreading Across Our Rooftops
Green roofs can save energy, reduce air pollution and attract residents with their appealing look. Now, cities worldwide are enshrining them into law.
Britain, Struggling With Brexit, Eyes Another Retreat. This One’s From Fossil Fuels.
The country, which led the industrial revolution, now aims to neutralize its carbon emissions by 2050.
Germany Unveils $60 Billion Climate Package
Angela Merkel’s government is seeking to meet the country’s climate-protection goals with new measures.
Young People Take to Streets in Global Climate Protest
Anxious about the future and angry about the failure to curb the crisis, thousands joined an urgent call for action against climate change.
‘It’s Really Close’: How the Amazon Rainforest Could Self-Destruct
Climate change and man-made fires could set off a cycle of self-perpetuating deforestation, scientists warn.
One Thing We Can Do: Drive Less
Also this week, Greta Thunberg arrives in New York.