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This 17-Year-Old Slept in a Boat for a Week to Protest Climate Change
She parked it just a few blocks from her school in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Tiny Island Nations Are Carbon-Shaming Everyone at the UN
A total of 15 countries, including several low-lying island nations, committed to zero-out their carbon emissions by 2050
New, Dire Climate Models Say the Planet Warms Faster Than We Thought
Two new models say the Earth is even more sensitive to emissions than we thought, and humanity has to work even harder to meet Paris agreement targets.
Scientists Find Black Carbon Particles in Placenta Of Pregnant Women Exposed to Air Pollution
Research reveals that these particles, usually found in emissions from coal power plants and car exhausts, can potentially transfer to unborn babies and lead to low birth weight, miscarriages and premature births.
Why California Went Around the EPA and Made a Deal with Carmakers
The EPA rejected California’s compromise deal, Bloomberg reported.
Large American Cities Are Leaking Twice as Much Methane as We Thought
Leaky pipes are likely sending methane-rich natural gas into the atmosphere where it contributes to climate change, a new study has found.
Contrails Are Air Travel's Dirty Secret
A new German Aerospace Center study says the clouds formed in the wake of planes have an impact on the climate that's not being properly addressed.
The Trump Administration Just Rolled Back Obama's Historic Climate Change Plan
President Obama’s Clean Power Plan has been replaced by a new rule that sucks up to fossil fuels.
New York State Is About to Pass Its Own Green New Deal
After three years, Gov. Andrew Cuomo finally came around.
If You Jog in a City, Here's Why It's Vital to Choose the Right Route
Pollution isn't quite so bad that it completely cancels the benefits of a run, but you're not helping yourself by jogging on a main road.
Study Finds An Unexpected and Alarming Rise in Atmospheric Methane Levels
New Zealand, and its dairy industry, should take note.
The Five Worst Things the UK Is Doing to the Environment
We've somewhat moved away from treating the planet like there's a spare one to live on, but the country's still not reached 'net zero emissions.'