Tag: carbon emissions
Analysis: Trump election win could add 4bn tonnes to US emissions...
A victory for Donald Trump in November’s presidential election could lead to an additional 4bn tonnes of U.S. emissions by 2030 compared with Joe Biden’s plans, Carbon Brief analysis reveals.
Oxfam reports richest 1 percent responsible for more carbon emissions than...
The report titled, “Climate Equality: A Planet for the 99%,” shows the large gap between the carbon footprint of the richest 1 percent and the rest of the people across the world.
The nuclear energy dilemma: Climate savior or existential threat?
Nuclear power has promise and peril, posing many challenging questions for environmentalists.
Carbon’s climbing curve: Confronting a climate unseen in millions of years
The current state of atmospheric CO2 levels, as revealed by the comprehensive study, marks a critical juncture in Earth's climatic history and humanity's future.
Richest 1% fuel climate crisis with excessive emissions, Oxfam report reveals
Fueling the crisis: how the affluent few intensify global warming.
‘Damning’ probe finds 80% of top carbon Offset schemes are ‘likely...
"We cannot afford to waste any more time on false solutions."
Scientists find direct link between polar bear cub survival rates and...
The new study connects the number of Arctic ice-free days to specific quantities of emissions and determines how these ice-free days can impact polar bear cub survival rates.
Single billionaire produces a million times more emissions than average person:...
"These few billionaires together have 'investment emissions' that equal the carbon footprints of entire countries like France, Egypt, or Argentina."
Reversing Trump rollback, Biden’s EPA announces historically ambitious vehicle emissions standards
"Before this presidential term ends, the administration must issue long-term standards strong enough to usher in the age of electric vehicles."
Why the oil industry’s pivot to carbon capture and storage—while it...
The fossil fuel industry is pushing for the U.S. government to support methods to capture its climate pollution. But what are their consequences?
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
Supreme urgency tests Trump’s claim to immunity amid election countdown
Legal experts and democracy advocates push for a swift Supreme Court decision on Trump’s immunity claims, highlighting potential consequences for presidential accountability.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?