The world's fourth-biggest carbon polluter appears to be moving forward with plans to reduce emissions and curb its contribution to global warming whether they have international funding or not. "We've got to do what … Read more
Global Warming Staff’s Archive
Warming Climate May Hurt Trees' Carbon Uptake
According to a new report, a warming climate is diminishing the carbon absorption capacity of trees, leaving more greenhouse gas to compound in the atmosphere. "Our findings contradict studies from other … Read more
Labor Dept. Awards $100M for Green Job Training
The U.S. Department of Labor is awarding $100 million in clean energy jobs training grants as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. "Today's announcement is part of the … Read more
Arctic Sea Ice Melting Earlier, May Worsen Global Warming
According to scientists, Arctic sea ice is melting earlier in the year and freezing later, part of a melt feedback loop that may act to accelerate climate change. Researchers at NASA and … Read more
EPA: $5M in Grants for Methane Reduction Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $5 million in available grants for projects to reduce methane emissions that contribute heavily to global warming. The grants, which will be made available to … Read more
Highlight of the Week: As Congress Waits, States Act on Climate
With the U.S. Senate otherwise occupied, state-level action to cut carbon pollution and curb global warming is setting thetone for climate work in the year ahead, according to a new report. The study, … Read more
Economic Message of the Week: California Announces Renewable Energy Projects
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced 244 proposed renewable energy projects that could greatly boost the state's clean energy goals through the solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, and hydro sectors. "California is a … Read more
Editorial of the Week: Obama must lead effort for cap-and-trade law in the San Jose Mercury News
As the new year begins, a multitude of issues are competing for attention in Washington. We hope that 2010 will be the year that one long-neglected problem – reducing carbon … Read more
China Takes Step with Renewable Electricity Provision
Weeks after China and other nations met in Copenhagen to discuss plans for reducing emissions and combating global warming, the world's largest carbon polluter is taking a major step toward greater energy … Read more
Report: Solar Could Generate 15% of Power by 2020
According to a report from the Solar Energy Industries Association, solar power could provide 15 percent of America's power in the next 10 years if the federal government rolled back subsidies for … Read more