Stories Tagged as
Carbon emissions
California climate change law faces legal test
by
Eve Troeh
Oct 16, 2012
Today a 9th Circuit court in San Francisco hears arguments on the legality of California's, first in the nation, low carbon regulation for transport fuel. The case may determine whether California becomes the U.S. leader in climate litigation.
Summer ice melt in the Arctic sets yet another record
by
Scott Tong
Sep 20, 2012
Shipping across the ice-free Arctic appears closer than ever. The new route will save fuel, but bring emissions and soot directly to the Arctic -- possibly accelerating the ice melt.
U.S. carbon emissions hit a 20-year low
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 16, 2012
A hint of optimism about climate change.
European carbon markets sagging
by
Scott Tong
Apr 11, 2012
At an energy conference today, European Union members will be talking about how to shore up carbon markets as prices for carbon allowances fall.
EPA announces new carbon pollution rules
Mar 27, 2012
The new regulations for power plants will reinforce market realities.
Making airlines pay for carbon dioxide emissions
by
Eve Troeh
Dec 21, 2011
The European Union wants airlines to reduce emissions or pay for permits allowing them to pollute. U.S. opponents say the permit fees would be better spent on new, more efficient aircraft.
U.N. climate summit begins in South Africa
by
Eve Troeh
Nov 28, 2011
The annual U.N. Climate Summit starts today in Durban, South Africa. Unfortunately, these summits don't seem have a great track-record for enacting change.
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Talk about strange bedfellows: Dow Chemical & Greenpeace on cap and trade
by
Jim Nicolow
Jul 14, 2009
We've had Dow Chemical in the Greenwash Brigade's crosshairs in the past, so climate change skeptics chew on this: Greenpeace AND Dow Chemical are...