London has spent billions but faces realities of climate change
The stark reality of climate change is that even the cities that seem best defended against rising sea levels face the potential of catastrophic flooding.
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COP25 ends quietly on watered-down deal
The message from climate activists was passionate, the warning from the scientific community and countries already experiencing the effects of climate change, urgent. The action from world powers has been excruciatingly slow and inadequate.
Hear from victims of Africa's drought
Torrents of water once thundered over the precipice at Victoria Falls, on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, shrouding the area in mist.
World must reach 'peak meat' by 2030
The world needs to reach "peak meat" within the next 10 years to combat the effects of climate change, scientists have warned.
'World's first' fully-electric commercial flight completed
A fully electric commercial plane has completed a test flight in Canada in what operators have called a "world first" for the aviation industry.
Without Trump, US leaders go it alone on climate change
President Donald Trump's move to begin pulling out of the Paris Agreement last month signaled to world leaders that the US government is stepping away from the global push to stop the climate crisis.
Greta Thunberg criticizes world leaders' climate actions at COP25
Teen activist Greta Thunberg on Friday again criticized world leaders gathered for the COP25 conference in Madrid for not doing enough to stop the ecological crisis that's damaging the planet.
India's tech cities are choking on their success
Like thousands of others, Megha Mathur moved to the Indian city of Gurgaon for a coveted job in tech. She soon realized she wouldn't be able to live there very long. The pollution was so bad she had to check an air quality app on her phone several times a day to see whether it was safe to go outside without a mask.
Scientists show how to make airplane emissions less harmful
MIT scientists are putting wind beneath policy makers' wings, suggesting ways to modify airplane emissions, which worsen air quality and contribute to thousands of deaths annually.
Global emissions will hit another record high this year
Carbon dioxide emissions are expected to reach another record high this year, a new report found Wednesday, with scientists warning the world is losing time to make the drastic reductions needed to avert a climate catastrophe.
'Green' vacations gaining in popularity
Prince Harry wants us to do it. Emma Thompson does, too. And unlike the other two, who've been criticized for their high-carbon lifestyles at odds with their public pronouncements, Greta Thunberg actually does it herself.
South Korea to shut down quarter of its coal generators this winter
South Korea will shut down up to a quarter of its coal-fired generators for three months this winter in an effort to curb air pollution.
More reasons air pollution will send you to the hospital
Even at levels below international air quality guidelines, short-term exposure to pollution can send you to the hospital for more reasons than scientists originally thought, a new study finds.
United Nations report paints bleak picture on climate change
A new United Nations report paints a bleak picture: The commitments countries pledged to limit the climate crisis are nowhere near enough to stave off record-high temperatures. Delaying change any further will make it impossible to reach desired temperature goals.
Why slowing down ships could help save the planet
Shipping has long been one of the world's dirtiest industries. Emissions from ships burn approximately 1 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases every year, accounting for 3% of global emissions.
China can go carbon neutral by 2050 while still growing its economy
China won't have to sacrifice economic growth or prosperity to go carbon neutral in the next few decades, according to a new report.
Extinction Rebellion has race problem, critics say
Last month angry commuters dragged two Extinction Rebellion protesters off the top of trains at a tube station in a working class, historically poor district of east London during morning rush hour. The demonstrators were trying to force the British government to take action on the climate crisis.
Dirty planet but a clean conscience?
In aviation, it would seem, claiming you're going green is becoming as important as competing on fares.
China saves hundreds of thousands of lives by reducing air pollution
China's raft of clean air policies saved hundreds of thousands of lives in 2017 alone, according to new research.
CA won't buy from GM, Chrysler or Toyota over Trump flap
The state of California is taking aim at GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan and other automakers that are aligning with the Trump administration in its battle over emissions rules.
EasyJet flights now carbon neutral
One of Europe's biggest airlines is going carbon neutral.
Secretive energy startup achieves solar breakthrough
A secretive startup backed by Bill Gates has achieved a solar breakthrough aimed at saving the planet.
Climate crisis will profoundly affect health of every kid alive today
The climate crisis is already hurting our health and it could burden generations to come with lifelong health problems, a new report finds. It could challenge already overwhelmed health systems and undermine much of the medical progress that has been made in the last century.
Houseplants are great, but they don't clean air
You've probably heard people say that keeping plants in your home or office helps to make the air cleaner, but science says otherwise.
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