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Can German auto regulators usher in the zero-emissions age?The country鈥檚 federal council, or Bundesrat, has resolved to ban all gas and diesel-powered cars by 2030.
Could Washington pave the way for carbon taxes?Washington residents will have the chance to vote on a carbon tax at the polls this November. The proposed tax, which is the first of its kind in the nation, could set a precedent for how other states handle greenhouse gas emissions.聽
Methane leaks: How much comes from fossil fuels industry?Methane emissions from fossil fuels may be twice as high as previously thought, a new study says. Some say the fossil fuel industry can be part of the solution, while others call for a shift to a low-carbon economy.
Why coal-dependent Poland signed the Paris climate agreementCould Poland, whose reliance on coal had previously threatened the deal, lead the way for less-developed nations to curb emissions?聽
Why do Americans want wind and solar power?A Pew survey released this week finds a rare point of agreement across ideological lines on climate change: Broad majorities of Americans like the idea of developing wind and solar energy.
A dramatic new plan to fight climate change: Sue the federal governmentA new federal lawsuit alleges that the US government 'violated the youngest generation鈥檚 constitutional rights' by enabling climate change.
Hurricane Matthew: Strongest hurricane to reach Haiti in a generationHurricane Matthew reflects a growing pattern of powerful storms fueled by warming oceans. It also serves as an example of how hurricanes can disproportionately affect people in low-income communities.
First LookWant to save the pangolin? Look to elephants.The plight of the pangolin, decimated by commercial demand, calls to mind another African mammal: the elephant.
First LookGreat Pacific Garbage Patch is denser than previously thoughtCurrents in the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California contain much of the ocean's plastic pollution, whose density was measured by the first-ever aerial survey, led by The Ocean Cleanup.
First LookSmall Texas company announces massive oil discovery in AlaskaAmidst the gradually declining Alaskan oil industry, a small Texas-based company made a huge discovery in the waters north of the Arctic Circle.
First LookHurricane Matthew: Florida preps for first big cyclone in 11 yearsHurricane Matthew is forecast to hit Florida by Thursday. What has the state learned about emergency preparedness in the wake of hurricanes Wilma and Katrina in 2005?
Can Americans find common ground on climate change?Americans鈥� views on climate change diverge sharply depending on their political affiliations, says a new Pew Research poll. But two areas of consensus are emerging.
Are celebrities helping or hurting the climate change conversation?Actor Leonardo DiCaprio participated in a White House discussion on climate change Wednesday. Experts say celebrities can draw valuable attention to environmental issues 鈥� but there are drawbacks.聽
First LookCanada's new carbon tax: Too much government meddling, or not enough?Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unexpectedly announced a carbon tax Monday. The tax, which goes into force in 2018, will apply to all provinces that have not implemented their own carbon pricing scheme by that time.聽
First LookWith European Union's ratification, Paris climate deal to enter into forceOnce the EU submits the paperwork on Wednesday, the historic global climate accords will enter into force in 30 days.- First LookBotswana's change of heart scuttles bid to revive ivory tradeBotswana, which has the world's largest elephant population and had previously supported limited trade in ivory, now seeks to provide elephants with the highest levels of protection.
How the Endangered Species Act sets species on paths to recoveryPlans set in motion decades ago to save US species are seeing results, with more delistings from the 1973 Endangered Species Act under the Obama administration than under all previous administrations since the act's inauguration.聽
First LookExtremely rare tree frog died in Atlanta, likely marking species' extinctionThe last known living Rabbs' fringe-limbed tree frog was found dead聽in its enclosure聽at the Atlanta Botanical Garden last week, probably marking the end of the species.
First LookWith India's seal of approval, climate change deal on the brink of becoming bindingIndia ratified the Paris Agreement on Climate Change at the United Nations on Sunday, the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's birth. India accounts for about 4.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Hawaii's bees join endangered species list, but hope remainsSeveral types of yellow-faced bees native to Hawaii were classified as 'endangered,' a move many hope will protect the pollinators who play a crucial role in the local ecosystem.聽
