More Than 30 Countries Join U.S. Pledge to Slash Methane Emissions
Methane is the second largest driver of global warming after carbon dioxide emissions. Scientists say the promised cuts could help avert the worst consequences of climate change.
Biden Opens New Federal Office for Climate Change, Health and Equity
The office will be the first government effort to focus specifically on the public health dangers of global warming.
Democrats Seek $500 Billion in Climate Damages From Big Polluting Companies
Under a draft plan Democrats are circulating, the Treasury Department would tax a handful of the biggest emitters of planet-warming pollution to pay for climate change.
Democrats Call for a Tax on Imports From Polluting Countries
The party’s $3.5 trillion budget plan would include a carbon tariff, as well as a host of other climate actions.
Some Republicans Find Failure to Grapple With Climate Change a ‘Political Liability’
A small but growing number of Republicans say the G.O.P needs a coherent climate strategy and form a “Conservative Climate Caucus” on Capitol Hill.
Biden’s Fossil Fuel Moves Clash With Pledges on Climate Change
Over the past month the Biden administration has defended three significant oil and gas projects, raising concerns among environmentalists that climate policy is being undermined
