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Europe is burning U.S. wood as climate-friendly fuel, but green groups protest

Europe is burning U.S. wood as climate-friendly fuel, but green groups protest

In the search for alternatives to coal and gas, some European countries have turned to a very old fuel. They're importing wood from the United States. Some environmentalists say it makes no sense.
by Dan Charles

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Global carbon pollution continues to rise, but more slowly

Global carbon pollution continues to rise, but more slowly

The world continues to increase the amount of heat-trapping carbon dioxide it pumps into the air, but it’s not rising as fast as in the previous couple years.
by The Associated Press

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Greenhouse gas emissions are still rising, U.N. report says

Greenhouse gas emissions are still rising, U.N. report says

A United Nations report warns that greenhouse gas emissions from the world's largest economies must drop dramatically in the next decade to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Climate One series: Are carbon offsets just privileged pollution?

Climate One series: Are carbon offsets just privileged pollution?

In the race to bring carbon emissions to zero, are offsets a legitimate tool — or a scam to allow heavy emitters a way out of taking real action? Purchasing carbon offsets is something individuals can do to reduce their carbon footprint. Does it have any collective impact?
by MPR News Staff

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'Maybe it will destroy everything': Pakistan's melting glaciers cause alarm

'Maybe it will destroy everything': Pakistan's melting glaciers cause alarm

For generations, farmers in the Harchi Valley in Pakistan's highlands enjoyed a close relationship with the glacier that waters their fields, orchards and grazing lands. Now, their relationship is unraveling as pollution and global warming cause the glacier to melt faster and form unstable lakes.
by Abdul Sattar and Diaa Hadid

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Trade dispute with China could slow transition to low-carbon power

Trade dispute with China could slow transition to low-carbon power

China manufactures much of the world’s low-carbon energy technologies, so trade disputes with the country could slow the growth of solar and wind energy in the United States.
by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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Signs of trouble ahead for Lake Superior's historic lake herring fishery

Signs of trouble ahead for Lake Superior's historic lake herring fishery

The cisco is a fish in demand: Its meat graces Passover tables as gefilte fish, and its eggs are a delicacy in Scandinavia. Commercial fishing operations on Lake Superior’s North Shore depend on it. But there are signs that the cisco, also known as lake herring, may also be a fish in peril.
by Daniel Ackerman

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Greta Thunberg sets sail for home — and the U.N. climate conference

Greta Thunberg sets sail for home — and the U.N. climate conference

When the next round of climate talks was suddenly moved to Europe, the young activist needed to hitch a ride back across the Atlantic. And she had a message for the U.S. as she waved farewell.
by Laurel Wamsley

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