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Map shows oil we must leave alone to avoid "irreversible" climate change
"The goal of no more than 1.5 degrees C global warming requires a complete halt to exploration for new fossil fuel deposits," the researchers said.
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Climate change may have already passed key limit, controversial study says
The planet may have broken the 1.5-degree warming limit set by the 2015 Paris Agreement, new data suggests.
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Earth "scorching" as 2023 was hottest year on record
"2023 is now confirmed as the warmest year on average over the globe in 174 years of observation," a climate scientist said.
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Scientists warn fossil-fuel emissions hit record high this year
2023 is set to see the highest carbon-dioxide emissions on record, with 36.8 billion tonnes released from fossil fuels.
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Biden admin to pay millions in climate change reparations
The U.S. contributed the money to a fund designed to help countries impacted by climate change.
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.
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Geoscientists warn fast Arctic warming will bring 3.6 F rise 8 years early
With Arctic warming, the 2015 Paris Agreement thresholds will be breached far sooner than expected, a study says.
Trump's second term as president would plunge EPA into "alternate universe"
Mandy Gunasekara, chief of staff at the EPA under Trump, told Newsweek the team would "follow the same, proven course" if he were to win the 2024 election.
U.S. Produces More Power from Wind and Solar than Nuclear for First Time
Renewable energy from wind and solar power produced more electricity in the U.S. than nuclear energy for the first time in April.
Can an Australian Billionaire Change the Face of Fossil Fuel Dependency?
It is Mike Cannon-Brookes' goal to use technology and investment to replace ageing coal dependency.
COP26 Live Updates: Draft Agreement Published as UK hosts crunch talks
The COP26 draft agreement has urged world leaders to "scale up" plans to support developing countries as Boris Johnson heads back to Glasgow for crunch talks. Follow Newsweek's liveblog for all the latest.
Greenhouse Gas Levels Hit Record High in 2020, Despite Decreased Gas Usage
Even as the pandemic caused a temporary decrease in fuel emissions, greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere still increased.
To Be a Climate Leader, the U.S. Must Stop the Wall Street Money Pipeline
The top four bankers of fossil fuels—and thus of climate chaos worldwide—JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, Wells Fargo and Bank of America—are all familiar Wall Street faces.
Will Biden's 'Restoration' Presidency Restore the Climate?
The technologies and financing needed are either already in place or within reach. The main missing ingredient needed now is evolution in our thinking and policy discourse.
Federal Reserve Appears to Acknowledge Joe Biden Election Win
The U.S. left the Paris Agreement on climate change the day after the 2020 presidential election.
Biden Says U.S. Will Rejoin Paris Agreement on His First Day As President
Should he win the presidency, Biden faces the mammoth task of rolling back around 100 environmental deregulations put in place by the Trump administration.
U.S. Leaves Paris Accord as Biden Voters Cite Climate Change as Key Issue
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have had drastically different approaches to climate change throughout their campaigns.
The First Day the U.S. Can Withdraw From the Paris Agreement Is November 4
Climate change lawyers say rejoining the Climate Accord could be one of the first things Joe Biden would do as president.
U.N. Secretary-General: Climate Devastation Will Surpass Pandemic's Effects
António Guterres urged governments to capitalize on their pandemic recovery efforts by incorporating efforts to address climate change.
Emperor Penguins 'Marching to Extinction' If We Don't Tackle Climate Change
The study is the latest to find that climate change is bad news for penguins.
Just 36 Countries Have Made Paris Pledges That Could Slow Climate Change
"The public needs to know the global implications of such actions," a scientist told "Newsweek."
U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Agreement Is 'Reckless': Business Organization
"Withdrawing from the Paris Agreement is reckless and completely irresponsible,"Jeffrey Hollender, the CEO of the American Sustainable Business Council, said in a statement on Wednesday.
Russian Politician Invites Greta Thunberg to Speak in Parliament
In a letter to Thunberg, Vasily Vlasov, deputy of the Duma State, said young people will not let themselves be "condemned to extinction."
Climate Change May Hit Wheat Production, Cause Spike in Food Prices
Wheat makes up a fifth of the calories consumed across the world.
U.S Lobby Groups 'Dominate' List of Most Effective Climate Policy Blockers
Report from thinktank InfluenceMap names seven of top 10 companies negatively affecting climate policy as being based in Washington.
No, Air Conditioning Won't Save You From Global Warming
By 2050, we will be using as much energy on AC as we are now using to power the United States, the EU and Japan—combined.
Russia Concerned About Climate Change, Unlike the U.S.
"Our American colleagues strongly oppose even mentioning the Paris Climate Agreement in the strategy, as well as the United Nations' 2030 sustainable development goals," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
The Paris Agreement Will Save Our Lives
The Paris Agreement is not only an historic climate pact, but also an unprecedented health treaty.
Trump Blames French Protests on Paris Agreement
"The Paris Agreement isn't working out so well for Paris," Trump tweeted.
Attenborough: U.S. Climate Change Stance Is 'Outdated'
Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement was widely condemned.