People in the Pacific Northwest now have another reason to put on a mask: dangerous air because of recent wildfires. In fact, Seattle’s air quality Thursday morning is the worst of Read more
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The worst air in the world today is in these two American cities
People in the Pacific Northwest now have another reason to put on a mask: dangerous air because of recent wildfires. In fact, Seattle’s air quality Thursday morning is the worst of Read more
Even with Russia’s war, emissions rise was contained in 2022, watchdog says
Global carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas will be held to an increase under 1% this year, an outcome that many observers deemed impossible Read more
New Zealand floats first-of-its-kind climate tax on livestock flatulence
New Zealand’s government this week proposed taxing the greenhouse gas emissions from farm animals. It’s the first time that an actual tax has been suggested, though scientists have been working Read more
California bans the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California plans to require all new cars, trucks and SUVs to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035 under a policy approved Thursday by regulators that Read more
U.S. can stay ‘within striking distance’ of halving emissions by 2030
“‘The transformational legislation provides breakthrough investments and tax credits that will save households money, create millions of jobs and boost energy security – all while helping put the U.S. within Read more
China halts U.S. climate-change talks after Pelosi’s Taiwan visit — 5 things to know
China says it is canceling or suspending dialogue with the U.S. on climate change, military relations and other topics in a retaliatory strike after a controversial visit to Taiwan by Read more
Gas stoves targeted as congressman alleges consumer watchdog ignores health data
An Illinois congressman wants to know why the nation’s leading consumer protection agency has not established safety standards or provided warnings to consumers on the health risks that he and Read more
Opinion: Here’s a harsh reality check on using trees and carbon capture to fight climate change
When politicians talk about reaching “net zero” emissions, they’re often counting on trees or technology that can pull carbon dioxide out of the air. What they don’t mention is just how much Read more
GHG emissions vary dramatically across U.S. oil and gas companies, report says
Oil and gas producers have a great deal of control over the emissions they spew into the atmosphere, including potent methane, simply with the equipment they choose and other operational Read more