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The scientist who first warned of climate change says it’s much worse than we thought
We read James Hansen’s terrifying new climate study, so you don't have to.
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China’s new 5-year plan is out, and it doesn’t sacrifice the environment for the economy
The plan calls for a cap on energy consumption while maintaining economic growth.
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Sea level rise is already happening. How bad can it get?
We hop on the Climate Scientist Hotline to investigate -- and get our feet wet in the process.
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E.U. biodiesels could be dirtier than fossil fuels, according to new report
Biodiesel from palm oil can produce three times the emissions of conventional diesel oil, according to an analysis by Ecofys.
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Shell worries about climate change, but decides to continue making it worse
Don't get too excited about Shell's stated commitment to the cause.
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Marco Rubio keeps digging himself a deeper hole on climate change
Hint: It's not just because he denies the science.
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Surprise! Pumping water onto Antarctica to prevent sea level rise is a bad idea
But these scientists worked out the details just to be sure.
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Humans have been causing record-breaking heat since 1937
Computer simulations show that a series of extreme heat events dating back to the '30s probably wouldn't have happened without our influence.
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A frightening record: Carbon dioxide levels show biggest-annual jump
We're crashing climate records left and right.
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China’s greenhouse emissions might already have peaked
The world's biggest emitter is on track to meet its Paris pledge early.