How a Grassroots Rebellion Won the Nation’s Biggest Climate Victory

The River Rouge plant on the banks of the Detroit River emits enough pollution to cause 44 deaths each year. Photo by Daniel Shea

Activists have imposed a de-facto moratorium on new coal—and beat the Obama EPA to the punch.

Tackling Belief is the Key to Overcoming Climate Change Scepticism

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Without belief in climate change, repeating the scientific case for manmade global warming simply bounces off.

How Climate Change is Making the Internet Faster

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There’s at least one good thing about melting ice caps.

Expect More Crazy Weather, Says UN Climate Change Panel

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A new report puts a microscope on the link between climate and weather.

Obama plan cuts emissions for future coal plants

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New rules to cut carbon dioxide emissions will make it nearly impossible to build new coal power plants.

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