A 1980s ban on CFCs to heal the ozone layer is also shaving degrees off glo
The world would be on track for a collapse of the ozone layer and an additional 2.5 degrees Celsius of global warming by the end of the century if it hadn’t agreed in the 1980s to ban CFCs, chemicals once commonly used in aerosol sprays, refrigeration and air conditioners, according to a new study.
UN sounds alarm on 'irreversible' climate impacts, but offers hope
The UN climate panel sounded a dire warning Monday, with its updated climate report described as a 'code red for humanity.' Here are some key takeaways, including how close we are to climate thresholds, what irreversible impacts we need to adapt to and a hint of good news.
Here Is Who’s Behind the Global Surge in Single-Use Plastic
A new report shows that a surprisingly small number of big companies and banks are behind the manufacturing and financing of much of the world’s single-use plastic.
Biden signals radical shift from Trump era with executive orders on climate
‘We need to be bold,’ Biden says, signing orders to halt fossil fuel activity on public lands and transform the government’s fleet of cars into electric vehicles
Here’s how the U.S. can lead the world on climate change innovation
It’s time to create the National Institutes of Energy Innovation. This year has been a tragic reminder that we need to do a better job of preparing for global threats.