COP28: Five things scientists want to see happen as conference begins today
Scientists hope that COP28, held in Dubai starting today, will address greenwashing and other issues.
10 Worst Countries for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Since 1990
As climate summit COP26 continues, take a look at the worst offenders—and their climate policies.
Paris Is Just a Way Station in the Climate Change Fight
The lesson of COP21 is that we can't wait for COP22 to solve the climate crisis.
The Paris Deal Is the Start of a Long, Uncertain Road
People are divided on what to make of the rest of the dense, 31-page document.
Will the Planet Survive the Next 24 Hours?
Tension is rising between the US and China as the deadline for a climate deal approaches.
The Paris Talks May Set an Ambitious—And Meaningless—Goal on Climate Change
If the precise mechanisms for curtailing carbon emissions—and holding countries accountable—aren't hashed out in the conference's final hours, the goal of limiting warming to 1.5 or even 2 degrees is worthless.
Here's Why You Should Be Hopeful About the Climate Deal
Negotiators just took a big step forward in the fight against global warming.
The Climate Talks Are All About Money
Negotiators are relying on fuzzy accounting as the deadline for a deal approaches.
COP21: A Crucial Step on the Path to Ending Climate Change
We've been waiting years for this moment, says Ken Berlin, president of Al Gore's Climate Reality Project. Let's make it count.
Public Support for Serious Climate Deal Down
A new poll shows only 42 percent consider climate change a "very serious" issue.
COP21: How the Paris Climate Talks Could Succeed
It'll take more than just the U.S. toeing the line.
At Climate Talks, 2-Degree Warming Limit Is Over
Say hello to a world of warming closer to 4 degrees or more