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Research indicates that carbon dioxide removal plans will not be enough to meet Paris treaty goals
New research indicates a large “emissions gap” between what actions nations have committed to help remove carbon from the atmosphere and what’s required to meet Paris treaty goals.
Google will use AI and satellite imagery to monitor methane leaks
Google and the Environmental Defense Fund have teamed up to track methane emissions using satellite images and AI. The EDF's MethaneSAT is expected to help provide the most comprehensive picture yet of global methane leaks.
New report says 'the world is on a disastrous trajectory' due to climate change
It comes out as COP28 deals with controversies around prioritizing fossil fuels.
Antartica’s only EV had to be redesigned because of climate change
The only EV operating in Antarctica needed an upgrade because of climate change — it's just too warm.
COP27 conference approves historic climate damage fund for developing nations
The COP27 climate conference delivered a breakthrough deal to help developing nations cope with the often catastrophic effects of climate change.
The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is turning to the metaverse to preserve its culture
With sea levels rising, Tuvalu says it has no choice but to build a digital version of itself.
UN initiative will use satellites to detect methane emission hotspots
The UN is launching an initiative that uses satellites to detect methane emission hot zones — but whether countries use it is another story.
UN warns there's currently 'no credible pathway' to keep temperature rise under 1.5C
Compared with current policies, the UN says a further 45 percent cut in greenhouse gas emissions is needed to get on track and stay under the to 1.5C threshold.
Fixing inefficient oil field flaring could drastically reduce methane emissions
Scientists have discovered that flaring during oil extraction lets more methane into the atmosphere than thought.
White House launches a website to help people cope with extreme heat
The White House has launched a website to help the public deal with extreme heat waves.
NASA needs help from the private sector to decarbonize the next generation of planes
NASA is partnering with private industry to help design a new generation of lower-emission, single-aisle airliners.
Pinterest will ban climate misinformation
Pinterest is banning climate misinformation, and says it's the first major online platform to do so.
COP26 climate change deal falls short on coal targets
The COP26 climate conference has produced a deal that aims to speed up anti-global warming efforts, but goes soft on coal energy.
US and China will cooperate to limit climate change this decade
The US and China have jointly pledged to limit climate change during the 2020s — though it's not clear how well the countries will hold to that goal.
Saudi Arabia won't reach net zero emissions until 2060
Saudi Arabia now expects to reach net zero emissions by 2060 — an improvement, but significantly behind some countries.
YouTube blocks ads on climate change denial videos
YouTube is pulling ads from videos peddling climate change denial.
GM's US factories will switch to renewable energy five years ahead of schedule
GM has announced that it will be five years ahead of schedule on plans to use 100 percent renewable energy.
UN report says most climate change effects are 'unprecedented' and 'irreversible'
The document represents the most comprehensive analysis of the physical science behind climate change ever amassed in human history.
Europe's aviation safety agency is planning an eco ranking for flights
The EU's Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) plans to create eco-ranking labels labels for the airline industry.
The US officially rejoins the Paris climate change agreement
One of the first things President Biden did after his inauguration was to sign an executive order saying the US will rejoin the Paris Agreement. Today, that move is official.
