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Yes, CO2 emissions are down, but they have much further to go
Don't break out the champagne yet. U.S. emissions declined last year, but to really fight climate change, we need those declines to continue, and we need the rest of the world to join in.
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Coral reefs are producing a chemical that staves off global warming
New research finds that when they're under stress, coral can emit a chemical that encourages cloud production, cooling down the local climate.
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Russia drops Greenpeace piracy charges, alleges activists are hooligans
Charges have been lowered against Greenpeace protesters who scaled an Arctic offshore platform, but they could still get seven years in jail.
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Air pollution can wreck your mental health too
Bad air quality could contribute to memory problems, attention deficits, anxiety, and depression. No wonder you're bummed out.
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Can this air pollution vacuum cleaner fix Beijing’s smog?
What if we could just clean up polluted air by vacuuming it? A Dutch designer aims to find out.
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NYC hurricane expert: “Sandy wasn’t the Big One”
Professor Nicholas K. Coch spent decades warning officials that a hurricane could slam into New York City. Superstorm Sandy proved him right -- but it could have been much worse, he says.
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Party like it’s 1994! America’s CO2 emissions hit 18-year low
In 2012, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. fell to 1994 levels.
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Here’s what China’s epic smog looks like from space
Beijing's smog is canceling concerts and airline flights. Here's what it looks like from space.
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How 9 major papers deal with climate-denying letters
The Los Angeles Times took a stand against climate misinformation on its letters page. Will other newspapers follow its lead?
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GhostFood truck gives you a taste of life after climatepocalypse
This art installation lets you experience what it might be like to eat simulated cod, chocolate, and peanut butter once those foods are wiped off the map.