Tag: greenhouse gas emissions
Biden’s EPA accused of yielding to industry over gas-fired power plants
The Biden administration faces criticism for delaying crucial regulations on gas-fired power plants, raising concerns about the commitment to environmental promises.
Crossing the threshold: The world’s first 12-Month period above 1.5°C
"Rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are the only way to stop global temperatures increasing."
Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 1.9 percent in 2023 in US
After two years of increased emissions, emissions in 2023 fell 17.2 percent lower than those recorded in 2005.
Corporate promotion of carbon capture and storage contradicts science, study finds
Report shows oil and gas companies are spreading confusion over the science of climate change solutions, leading to “misguided” ideas behind CCS use.
As planet heats, U.S. ramps up fossil fuel production, casting a...
Despite mounting climate concerns, the U.S. is set to break records in fossil fuel production, complicating international efforts to phase out these energy sources at the upcoming COP28 summit.
Fossil fuels: the hidden ingredient in our food chain
Unveiling the entwined destiny of our food systems and climate crisis
Wealthiest 10% of Americans responsible for 40% of U.S. greenhouse gas...
“In this way, we could really incentivize the Americans who are driving and profiting the most from climate change to decarbonize their industries and investments."
Eliminating emissions by 2050 could save 74 million lives
“One key takeaway is that there are a significant number of lives that can be saved by reducing emissions.”
Biden vows to cut emissions, but US continues to subsidize fossil...
President Joe Biden said the U.S. would cut its emissions by at least 50% below 2005 levels by the end of the decade.
The oil industry says it might support a carbon tax—here’s why...
An industry calling for a tax on the use of its products sounds as bizarre as “man bites dog.” Yet, there’s a reason for the oil industry to consider that shift.
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US diplomacy thwarts Palestinian UN membership amid claims of supporting statehood leaked cable shows
This diplomatic maneuvering seeks to avoid a U.S. veto, which would publicly align the country against Palestinian self-determination.
Supreme silence: High court decision curtails protest rights, stifling voices in the South
As the case now returns to lower courts for further proceedings, the national discourse on the limits of free speech and the right to protest continues to evolve.
Supreme Court questions use of obstruction law in Jan. 6 riot cases amid concerns...
This law is now at the center of a legal battle concerning its suitability for punishing those who stormed the Capitol during the certification of the 2020 election results.
Missouri Republican Attorney General Bailey sues Media Matters using consumer law to censor the...
An analysis of Mo. Attorney General Andrew Bailey's bogus allegations against Media Matters.
New report reveals millionaires’ tax rates slashed by half since 1950s, fueling wealth inequality
This stark reduction in tax rates for the wealthiest Americans coincides with an era of escalating income disparity and could be costing the federal government hundreds of billions in lost revenue annually.