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The Environmental Justice Movement Moves Front and Center in the Biden Administration

The Environmental Justice Movement Moves Front and Center in the Biden Administration

The voice of environmental justice, once lonely in the wilderness of systemic racism, is now helping shape President Biden's cabinet with nominees pledging to restore environmental and public health protections dismantled by the previous administration.

2020 Was Hottest Year on Record by Narrow Margin, Nasa Says

2020 Was Hottest Year on Record by Narrow Margin, Nasa Says

Due to different methods, US Noaa judged year as fractionally cooler than 2016 while UK Met Office put 2020 in close second place.

Climate Crisis: 2020 Was Joint Hottest Year Ever Recorded

Climate Crisis: 2020 Was Joint Hottest Year Ever Recorded

Global heating continued unabated despite Covid lockdowns, with record Arctic wildfires and Atlantic tropical storms.

How Will We Achieve Carbon-neutral Flight in Future?

How Will We Achieve Carbon-neutral Flight in Future?

Carbon-​neutral aviation is possible, but in future, aircraft are likely to continue to be powered by fossil fuels. The CO2 they emit must be systematically stored underground. This is the most economical of various approaches that ETH researchers have compared in detail.

Just Stopping Emissions May No Longer Be Enough to Stop Global Warming

Just Stopping Emissions May No Longer Be Enough to Stop Global Warming

Researchers argue that it's time to invest in aggressive carbon capture.

A Biden Victory Positions America for a 180-Degree Turn on Climate Change

A Biden Victory Positions America for a 180-Degree Turn on Climate Change

New administration will seek to shift U.S. off fossil fuels and expand public lands protections, but face serious opposition from Senate GOP.

'Sleeping Giant' Arctic Methane Deposits Starting to Release, Scientists Find

'Sleeping Giant' Arctic Methane Deposits Starting to Release, Scientists Find

Exclusive: expedition discovers new source of greenhouse gas off East Siberian coast has been triggered.

As Election Nears, Trump Makes a Final Push Against Climate Science

As Election Nears, Trump Makes a Final Push Against Climate Science

The administration is imposing new limits on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that would undercut action against global warming.

Solar is Now 'Cheapest Electricity in History', Confirms International Energy Agency

Solar is Now 'Cheapest Electricity in History', Confirms International Energy Agency

The world's best solar power schemes now offer the "cheapest…electricity in history" with the technology cheaper than coal and gas in most major countries.

Climate Disruption Is Now Locked In. The Next Moves Will Be Crucial.

Climate Disruption Is Now Locked In. The Next Moves Will Be Crucial.

The Times spoke to two dozen experts who said decisions made now would spell the difference between a difficult future and something far worse.

Longtime Climate Science Denier Hired At NOAA

Longtime Climate Science Denier Hired At NOAA

The appointment of a climate change denier to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration comes as Americans face profound threats stoked by climate change, from the vast, deadly wildfires in the West to an unusually active hurricane season in the South and East.

Shorter Lifespan of Faster-growing Trees Will Add to Climate Crisis, Study Finds

Shorter Lifespan of Faster-growing Trees Will Add to Climate Crisis, Study Finds

Rise in carbon capture as global warming speeds growth of forests would be negated by earlier deaths, say scientists.

Rising Temperatures Will Cause More Deaths Than All Infectious Diseases - Study

Rising Temperatures Will Cause More Deaths Than All Infectious Diseases - Study

Poorer, hotter parts of the world will struggle to adapt to unbearable conditions, research finds

After 40 Years, Researchers Finally See Earth's Climate Destiny More Clearly

After 40 Years, Researchers Finally See Earth's Climate Destiny More Clearly

Landmark study narrows bounds for "climate sensitivity," ruling out benign warming.

A War Against Climate Science, Waged by Washington's Rank and File

A War Against Climate Science, Waged by Washington's Rank and File

Efforts to block research on climate change don't just come from the Trump political appointees on top. Lower managers in government are taking their cues, and running with them.

The World is on Lockdown. So Where Are All the Carbon Emissions Coming From?

The World is on Lockdown. So Where Are All the Carbon Emissions Coming From?

The air is clear, the roads are clear, and dammit greenhouse gases are stubborn.