Climate

Carbon dioxide in atmosphere spikes to new high
In the past month, atmospheric carbon dioxide reached 420 parts per million for the first time. That’s a 50 percent increase from pre-industrial levels.
At 'moment of peril,' Biden opens global summit on climate
President Joe Biden convened leaders of the world's most powerful countries on Thursday to try to spur global efforts against climate change, drawing commitments from Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin to cooperate on cutting emissions despite their own sharp rivalries with the United States.
FAQ: America's new promise on climate
The U.S. is planning to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This is America's return to the international climate stage. We break it down for you.
How the U.S. could halve climate emissions by 2030
Environmental groups and business leaders are pushing President Joe Biden to cut U.S. emissions 50 percent by 2030. The question is: what kind of climate policies will work that fast?
Climate politics: Key takeaways from climate change action at the Legislature
Climate change has emerged as a top issue for the Biden administration, which is trying to push the country more quickly toward a carbon-free future. In Minnesota, the Democrat-led House is also pushing for sweeping climate legislation. But there’s a significant gulf in the state Senate, where many Republicans don’t see climate change as an urgent threat.
Carbon emissions could plummet. The atmosphere will lag behind
The U.S. plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions dramatically in the next decade. Scientists say it's crucial that the U.S. succeed. Still, many of the positive effects won't arrive for decades.
Your weather forecast update: Warmer climate will be the new 'normal'
In May, NOAA will release its once-a-decade update for the 30-year weather averages that local meteorologists use. In many places, it will mean far fewer days that are “above normal.”
What the cherry blossom bloom can tell us about climate change
Kyoto's cherry blossom peak bloom this year was the earliest on record in 1,200 years. That's worth noting, given that when a cherry blossom blooms can tell us a lot about climate change.