Climate Change

They were once abundant, in our hairsprays, bug sprays, and refrigerators. And then scientists figured out these substances ripped a hole in the ozone layer, leading to a 1987 plan to phase them out that over time would be agreed to by every country in the wo…

For the first time ever, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has declared environmental issues as the worlds top long-term risks. The international organization isnt just recognizing the deadly, terrifyingclimate crisis as a huge global threat, though. The repor…

The first full week of the new decade is about to wrap, and it's already been stressful with serious issues in Iran and surprises like Megxit. Now, we have to deal with the manifestation of the climate crisis in our respective cities. Take those in North Tex…

Australia’s wildfires—which, since September, have burned 17.9 million acres of the continent—have not only turned skies vermillion and made breathing the air a health hazard, they have also claimed the lives of an estimated 27 people and 1 billion animals. T…

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Thousands of Australians took to the streets on Friday to protest against government inaction on climate change, as bushfires ravage large swathes of the country, incinerating wildlife and polluting the air. The bushfire crisis has added …

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Thursday unveiled a plan to speed permitting for major infrastructure projects like oil pipelines, including by dropping consideration of their potential impact on climate change. The plan, released by the …

According to the company, the Compact Cooler reduces electricity use by up to 80 percent compared to AC units of similar capacity. Supposedly, it delivers 50 percent more effective cooling than conventional evaporative coolers. The secret is in the Compact Co…

Rocean hopes its product will encourage people to drink tap water rather than buy water in plastic bottles shipped from around the world. Angela Lang/CNET This story is part of CES 2020, our complete coverage of the showroom floor and the hottest new tech g…

I know it's fake. Trump, Alex Jones, and my gun-worshiping, Christian buddies told me so. Plus, I'm a computer software engineer, so I I'm smart and I can figure anything out. That majority of scientists who say global warming is real and caused by humans hav…

Denmark hit a major renewable energy milestone in 2019, producing nearly half of its electricity from wind wind alone. State-run energy operator Energinet announced its new wind record on Twitter Thursday. The renewable energy source now makes up 47 percent…