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TreesCharlotte to help stem climate change by planting trees

TreesCharlotte will turn its work of increasing the city’s tree cover into a way for colleges and universities to help fight climate change.

First published by | February 21, 2017 | Environment | 0 responses

Why won’t American business push for action on climate?

Many U.S. corporations have adopted environmentally friendly practices and touted themselves as green companies.

First published by | February 20, 2017 | Environment | 0 responses

In the Sierras, New Approaches to Protecting Forests Under Stress

In California’s Sierras and around the world, extreme drought and rising temperatures are killing trees and threatening the viability of forests.

First published by | February 14, 2017 | Environment | 0 responses

Going slowly in an age of acceleration

How wrong can you be? Years ago, in mounting disbelief, I watched a weasel in the Alps, behaving as if possessed by demons.

First published by | February 13, 2017 | Environment | 0 responses

Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta declares drought a national disaster

Kenya's president has declared the drought, which has affected as much as half the country, a national disaster.

First published by | February 10, 2017 | Environment | 0 responses

Smooth sailing: The fight against maritime corruption

For Argentina, you’ll need cash. For the Suez Canal, take cigarettes. And for some West African ports, make sure you carry some frozen chickens.

First published by | February 9, 2017 | Environment, Sustainability | 0 responses

With Norway in lead, Europe set for surge in electric vehicles

With the help of ambitious emissions-reduction targets, growing support from government and the auto industry...

First published by | February 6, 2017 | Environment, Sustainability | 0 responses

A Vulnerable Community Braces for the Impacts of Sea Level Rise

Experts warn that the flooding exacerbated by climate change will disproportionately impact low-lying, low-income communities.

First published by | January 30, 2017 | Environment | 0 responses

How the world passed a carbon threshold and why it matters

Last year marked the first time in several million years that atmospheric concentrations of CO2 passed 400 parts per million.

First published by | January 26, 2017 | Environment | 0 responses

Canada’s Trudeau Is Under Fire For His Record on Green Issues

After 10 years of a fossil-fuel friendly Conservative government, many Canadians welcomed the election of Justin Trudeau as prime minister.

First published by | January 20, 2017 | Environment | 0 responses