climate change
Giant Shipper Bets Big On Ending Its Carbon Emissions. Will It Pay Off?
Maersk, the world's largest container shipping company, has set a massive goal for itself: going carbon neutral by 2050. This would be good for the world. But how would it be good for the bottom line?
State Climate Change Interagency Council Heads To Winston-Salem
A group tasked with fighting climate change is meeting in Winston-Salem this week. It's part of the state's plan to reduce greenhouse gases by 40 percent before 2025.
Climate Change Fuels Wetter Storms — Storms Like Barry
The water in the Gulf of Mexico is hot and the Mississippi River is high. That could spell disaster for Louisiana.
Has Your Doctor Talked To You About Climate Change?
Some physicians say connecting environmental effects of climate change — heat waves, more pollen and longer allergy seasons — to the health consequences helps them better care for patients.
High-Tide Flooding On The Rise, Especially Along The East Coast, Forecasters Warn
As sea levels rise, coastal flooding that used to happen only during storms is increasingly occurring on sunny days. That has local officials reconsidering everything from zoning to police budgets.
Plastic Has A Big Carbon Footprint — But That Isn't The Whole Story
Plastic waste litters cities, oceans and even the air. Largely overlooked is how making plastic affects the environment. Plastic is a big contributor to global warming. So are its alternatives.
France Plans To Put An 'Ecotax' On Nearly All Air Travel
The new tax could bring in some $200 million that would be used to support modes of travel that pollute less — such as trains.
Temps Have Topped 120 In India. How Are They Coping With The Heat Wave?
The changing climate is especially brutal in India. Temperatures are soaring. Asphalt roads are melting. People are dying.
