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Earth's atmosphere photographed from the International Space Station. Greenhouse gases have accumulated rapidly and are trapping extra heat in the atmosphere. It will take decades for the gases to break down naturally or be reabsorbed on Earth's surface.

Carbon Emissions Could Plummet. The Atmosphere Will Lag Behind

Apr 14, 2021
The U.S. plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions dramatically in the next decade. Scientists say it's crucial that the U.S. succeed. Still, many of the positive effects won't arrive for decades.
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Business
Vehicles drive on highway I-94 in St. Paul, Minn., on Nov. 7, 2020. A recent report from the International Energy Agency said emissions fell across most parts of the economy, with one notable exception: SUVs.

Pandemic Drastically Cut Emissions From Cars. The Lone Exception? SUVs

Jan 20, 2021
In rich countries, every sector of the economy reduced its contribution to climate change last year — with one big gas-guzzling exception.
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Environment
Andrew Wheeler, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency looks on during a news conference Thursday at the agency's headquarters in Washington, D.C.

23 States Sue Trump Administration In Escalating Battle Over Emissions Standards

Sep 20, 2019
The lawsuit comes two days after the Trump administration revoked California's ability to set its own rules for automobiles. The state's top prosecutor blasted the move as "arbitrary and capricious."
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Law
Ford Motor Co., BMW, Honda and Volkswagen received letters from the Justice Department about a deal they entered with California earlier this year for reducing vehicle emissions.

Trump Administration Challenges California And Automakers On Fuel Economy

Sep 06, 2019
The Trump administration says only the federal government can set tailpipe emissions standards. It's the latest move in a months long standoff over efforts to weaken a key Obama-era climate rule.
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The Two-Way
The top science adviser to the EPA, Michael Honeycutt, has been the lead toxicologist for the state of Texas since 2003. Texas cities, including Houston, have struggled for decades with some of the worst air quality in the country.

Top EPA Science Adviser Has History Of Questioning Pollution Research

Feb 14, 2018
Michael Honeycutt, the top toxicologist for Texas, is the latest chair of the EPA's science advisory board. But some scientists warn his views align more with industry than with scientific consensus.
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Business
Seeking to cut greenhouse gas emissions in California by 40 percent by 2030, state regulators have approved a plan that offers incentives for truck and bus fleets to go green.

California's New Climate Plan Uses Incentives To Cut Vehicle Emissions

Dec 19, 2017
Seeking to cut greenhouse gas emissions dramatically by 2030, regulators approved a plan that offers incentives for truck and bus fleets to go green and for utilities to use more renewable energy.
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Goats and Soda
Wind turbines provide energy in Egypt's Sinai Desert. Helping developing countries harness energy from the wind is one of the Green Climate Fund's goals.

A Little-Known Climate Fund Is Suddenly In The Spotlight

Jun 09, 2017
It's the Green Climate Fund. It was called out by President Trump last week, who said he'd cut off U.S. "billions." What does it do, exactly, and what will be the impact of the cutback?
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