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Concrete is a huge source of carbon emissions. These researchers are working to make it greener
Environment
June 16, 2023
Concrete is a huge source of carbon emissions. These researchers are working to make it greener
CNN — Our world is built of concrete. Durable and cheap, it’s the construction material of choice for buildings, bridges…
The peak in global fossil fuel emissions is just around the corner
Environment
October 30, 2022
The peak in global fossil fuel emissions is just around the corner
London CNN Business — Global fossil fuel emissions are expected to peak in 2025 as countries commit huge sums of…
Flight of fancy? Aviation industry tries to go green
World
February 16, 2020
Flight of fancy? Aviation industry tries to go green
From an emissions-reducing model jet that looks like something from a sci-fi movie to electric aircraft and sustainable fuel, the…
Plant a trillion trees: Republicans offer fossil-friendly climate fix
Environment
February 12, 2020
Plant a trillion trees: Republicans offer fossil-friendly climate fix
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican lawmakers on Wednesday will propose legislation setting a goal for the United States to plant a…
Five reasons COP25 climate talks failed
Environment
December 25, 2019
Five reasons COP25 climate talks failed
The climate summit in Madrid earlier this month did not collapse — but by almost any measure it certainly failed.…
Anger, relief but no joy as UN climate talks limp to an end
Environment
December 15, 2019
Anger, relief but no joy as UN climate talks limp to an end
A marathon UN summit wrapped up Sunday with little to show, squeezing hard-earned compromises from countries over a global warming…
Choose hope or climate surrender, says UN chief
World
December 2, 2019
Choose hope or climate surrender, says UN chief
Confronted with a climate crisis threatening civilization itself, humanity must choose between hope and surrender, UN chief Antonio Guterres told…
UN chief warns of ‘point of no return’ on climate change
Environment
December 1, 2019
UN chief warns of ‘point of no return’ on climate change
MADRID (AP) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Sunday that the world’s efforts to stop climate change have been “utterly…
Black carbon from air pollution found in placentas: study
World
September 18, 2019
Black carbon from air pollution found in placentas: study
Black carbon particles typically emitted by vehicle exhaust and coal-fired power plants have been detected on the fetus-facing side of…
Nations agree to rule book for Paris climate treaty
Environment
December 16, 2018
Nations agree to rule book for Paris climate treaty
Nations on Sunday struck a deal to breathe life into the landmark 2015 Paris climate treaty after marathon UN talks…