Seattle Unveils Net Zero Emissions Climate Action Plan
The far-reaching plan focuses on road transportation, energy use in buildings and waste.
China Agrees to Phase Out HCFCs – Important Climate Change Forcer
The Montreal Protocol will pay for China to shut down production by 2030.
Leveling Playing Field for Renewables Should Be Priority, Says President's Science Advisors
In November, President Obama asked his Council of Advisors on Science and Technology to recommend what his strategy should be to address climate change.
All Federal Agencies Must Consider Climate Before Approving Projects
This policy could have a big impact on coal exports and fossil fuel leases on public lands, while also stopping the tar sands pipeline.
Signs of Light? Climate Change Caucus Forms in Senate
Senator Boxer is forming the caucus, saying that lawmakers really want to get into this.
Denmark, S. Korea, Singapore Offer Lessons to US
Because of their national policies, Denmark cuts coal use two-thirds, S. Korea requires companies to cut emissions, and Singapore mandates green building.
Norway Raises Carbon Tax on Oil Industry to Fund Low-Carbon Transition
The world's third-largest oil exporter is doubling the carbon tax on the oil industry to pay for a wide range of initiatives that will get the country off oil.
Forests Should Be Included in Carbon Accounting – Cost Analysis
Including land-based carbon in greenhouse gas control strategies lowers costs and preserves forests, according to new study.