A new report finds that a little more than half of companies are emitting too much carbon. But there are bright spots — and signs that sustainability can pair with economic growth
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November Was Cold, But the Climate Keeps Warming
The U.S. has seen more record cold days than record warm days this year. But globally, the climate is still changing—and it’s not getting cooler.
New Greenhouse Gas 7,000 Times More Harmful Than Co2
New discovery points to whole class of unregulated, understudied chemicals
Scientific Panel: Global Warming Threatens Society, Warning System Needed
Mass plant and animal extinction a risk, coral reefs could already be doomed
Climate Change Didn’t Cause Supertyphoon Haiyan. But the Storm Is Still a Reason to Fight Warming
While scientists can’t yet find a clear signal between global warming and killer tropical storms like Haiyan, the supertyphoon could well be a sign of what’s to come in a warmer world
Oceans Warming Faster Than They Have Over Past 10,000 Years
Greenhouse gas emissions have been rising, but warming has plateaued in recent years. It turns out the heat is likely being absorbed by the ocean depths.
Bad News for Storm-Battered Europe: There’s More Extreme Weather on the Horizon
As northern Europe recovers from a major Atlantic storm, a new report suggests more extreme weather could be the norm.
A Year After Sandy, Living Dangerously by the Sea
Sea-level rise amplified the devastating coastal flooding caused by Superstorm Sandy. Climate change and population growth will raise the risk — unless we act soon
As Tropical Storm Karen Dissipates, the Debate Grows Over a Quiet Hurricane Season
The Gulf Coast was spared as Tropical Storm Karen weakened, and the hurricane season remains not much of a season
Ocean Acidification Will Make Climate Change Worse
As we emit more carbon dioxide, the oceans will become more acidic. That will be bad for sealife—but it may also speed the rate of global warming