Big business groups and others have filed 16 lawsuits challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's authority to reduce carbon pollution that contributes to global warming. "[The lawsuits are a] continuation of the … Read more
Global Warming Staff’s Archive
China Confirms Emissions Reduction Commitment
Months after the Copenhagen Accord laid the groundwork for a comprehensive international climate plan, one of the world's most carbon-polluting nations re-affirmed that it is working to reduce emissions and fight global … Read more
Study: More Severe Hurricanes as Global Warming Ramps Up
Scientists now say increased global warming in the years to come is likely to result in fewer hurricanes. The kicker? The storms we do get may be more severe than … Read more
Proposed Rule Would Spur Feds to Consider Climate Impacts
The Obama administration has released a draft proposal directing federal agencies to consider global warming implications before they take major action as part of a new order that would expand the 40-year-old … Read more
EPA: $17 Million in Grants for Projects on Climate and Air/Water Quality
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it is awarding nearly $17 million in grants to universities nationwide to study the effects of global warming on air and water quality. "EPA is engaging … Read more
Highlight of the Week: NASA: New Panel to Further Copenhagen Work, Help Poor Nations Fight Global Warming
The United Nations has announced the creation of a new financing panel to jump-start developing countries' ability to fight global warming as part of December's Copenhagen Accord. The Advisory Group on Climate … Read more
Economic Message of the Week: Building Energy Efficiency Projects Net Millions in Funding
The White House has announced a plan to make buildings more energy efficient while driving regional economic growth, according to the Department of Energy "This unique partnership will not only … Read more
Editorial of the Week: Emissions Backtrack (Bangor Daily News)
Last year – finally – the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decided that greenhouse gas emissions are harmful to public health, and, therefore, should be regulated. The overdue decision came with … Read more
Rapid Climate Shifts Make Identification Difficult
According to a new study, shifts in climate can happen rapidly and unexpectedly, making it hard to identify so-called "tipping points." "Our new study found, unfortunately, that regime shifts with potentially … Read more
Global Warming May Drive Coral Species to ESA Protection
The White House is considering Endangered Species Act protection for 82 coral species threatened by water conditions linked to global warming. Announced in the Federal Register, a formal status review will be launched … Read more
