Greenhouse Gases
U.S. relies on innovation to reduce emissions
The U.S. is formally withdrawing from an international climate accord but will reduce emissions through innovation without compromising economic growth.
A promising approach boosts oil production — cleanly
It may be counterintuitive, but a new law could make fossil fuel companies leaders in kicking carbon capture into the mainstream — and helping the environment.
Future skyscrapers might be made of wood
Recent innovations in timber technology, especially “cross-laminated” timber, could change the way tomorrow’s skyscrapers are built.
Buyers flex purchasing power for the environment. Suppliers save billions.
Companies are working to make their supply chains greener as part of their push for energy efficiency and other environmentally friendly business practices.
Look what has happened since the 2015 climate pact was adopted...
A year has passed since nearly 200 countries came together to adopt the historic Paris agreement on climate. Check out what has happened since then.
Want cheap electricity? Try net metering.
Homeowners and businesses that rely on solar panels and wind turbines have cheaper electric bills, thanks to a system called “net metering.”
Harvard beats its own environmental goal
Harvard has met a 2008 target to reduce campus greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent in 2016 and is now looking to set new climate goals.
Did your country help make air conditioners better for the environment?
Nearly 200 countries took a key step in the fight against global warming by phasing out a chemical used in air conditioners and refrigerators.
Secretary Kerry witnesses changing ice in Antarctica
Despite the Paris agreement to cut emissions causing the planet to warm, "we haven't won the battle yet," Kerry told young climate scientists in Antarctica.