World Getting "Hotter", "More Dangerous" At Faster Pace: UN Chief
World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 12, 2019
The world is getting hotter and more dangerous faster than previously thought, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said here at the COP 25 climate conference on Wednesday, urging the countries that carbon pollution must stop rising in 2020 to keep the Paris Agreement goals within realistic reach.
Greta Thunberg Calls Out "Biggest Carbon Polluter" US In Powerful Speech
World News | Reuters | Thursday September 19, 2019
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, who has inspired a global movement for climate change, delivered a pointed message before a U.S. congressional hearing on Wednesday: "I don't want you to listen to me. I want you to listen to the scientists."
Do Not Withdraw From Paris Agreement: 36 Democratic Senators Tell Donald Trump
World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 25, 2017
At least 36 Democratic senators have asked US President Donald Trump not to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change, arguing that the US must put pressure on India and China to curb carbon pollution and other other emissions.
China Risks Wasting $490 Billion On Coal Plants: Campaigners
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 28, 2016
China could waste as much as half a trillion dollars on unnecessary new coal-fired power stations, a climate campaign group said Monday, arguing the world's top carbon polluter already has more than enough such facilities.
Global Leaders Agree To Set Price On Carbon Pollution
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 21, 2016
Six world leaders and the heads of powerful multilateral organizations agreed Thursday to push for broader implementation of carbon pricing schemes to accelerate the fight against global warming.
Top Carbon Culprits US, China, India Debate Nuances of Roles
World News | Associated Press | Tuesday December 1, 2015
Leaders of the United States, China and India - the world's top three carbon polluters - engaged in some private diplomacy Monday on the sidelines of the international climate change conference. And while each spoke of a shared interest in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, members of the trio differed in nuance. Each has to attend to his own inter...
Barack Obama, Xi Jinping to Meet on Sidelines of Paris Climate Conference
World News | Associated Press | Monday November 30, 2015
It's a meeting of the world's top two carbon polluters as President Barack Obama and China's leader pull up chairs at the Paris climate conference to discuss efforts to fight global warming.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Defends Emissions Target
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 15, 2015
Prime Minister Tony Abbott today defended Australia's carbon pollution reduction target as in line with those of other countries after the nation's climate change authority criticised the goal as "disappointing".
Barack Obama Hails Pope Francis's 'Clear and Powerful' Message on Climate
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday June 19, 2015
President Barack Obama on Thursday praised the pope's call for action on climate change and said the United States should lead global efforts to cut carbon pollution and bolster clean energy sources.
China Media Warns Over Progress on Carbon Emissions
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 13, 2014
Chinese state media sounded a note of caution on Thursday on efforts to reduce carbon emissions, stressing "orderly" progress after Beijing set a goal for its emissions to peak "around 2030".
China, US, India Push World Carbon Emissions up: Scientists
World News | Associated Press | Monday September 22, 2014
Spurred chiefly by China, the United States and India, the world spewed far more carbon pollution into the air last year than ever before, scientists announced on Sunday as world leaders gather to discuss how to reduce heat-trapping gases.
Nasa Delays Launch of Carbon Pollution Satellite Due to Launchpad Glitch
Reuters | Tuesday July 1, 2014
The launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California was called off less than a minute before liftoff on Tuesday when the pad's water system failed.
Nasa Launching Satellite Tuesday to Track Carbon Pollution
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 1, 2014
The launch of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 is expected at 2:56 am Pacific time (0956 GMT) from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Space the latest frontier on Earth Hour today
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 31, 2012
Millions of people are expected to switch off their lights for Earth Hour on Saturday in a global effort to raise awareness about climate change that will even be monitored from space.
EU court upholds carbon trade plan for aviation
Business | Thursday December 22, 2011
U.S. airlines failed Wednesday to block an EU law charging airlines flying to Europe for their carbon pollution.
World Getting "Hotter", "More Dangerous" At Faster Pace: UN Chief
World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 12, 2019
The world is getting hotter and more dangerous faster than previously thought, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said here at the COP 25 climate conference on Wednesday, urging the countries that carbon pollution must stop rising in 2020 to keep the Paris Agreement goals within realistic reach.
Greta Thunberg Calls Out "Biggest Carbon Polluter" US In Powerful Speech
World News | Reuters | Thursday September 19, 2019
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, who has inspired a global movement for climate change, delivered a pointed message before a U.S. congressional hearing on Wednesday: "I don't want you to listen to me. I want you to listen to the scientists."
Do Not Withdraw From Paris Agreement: 36 Democratic Senators Tell Donald Trump
World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 25, 2017
At least 36 Democratic senators have asked US President Donald Trump not to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change, arguing that the US must put pressure on India and China to curb carbon pollution and other other emissions.
China Risks Wasting $490 Billion On Coal Plants: Campaigners
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 28, 2016
China could waste as much as half a trillion dollars on unnecessary new coal-fired power stations, a climate campaign group said Monday, arguing the world's top carbon polluter already has more than enough such facilities.
Global Leaders Agree To Set Price On Carbon Pollution
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 21, 2016
Six world leaders and the heads of powerful multilateral organizations agreed Thursday to push for broader implementation of carbon pricing schemes to accelerate the fight against global warming.
Top Carbon Culprits US, China, India Debate Nuances of Roles
World News | Associated Press | Tuesday December 1, 2015
Leaders of the United States, China and India - the world's top three carbon polluters - engaged in some private diplomacy Monday on the sidelines of the international climate change conference. And while each spoke of a shared interest in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, members of the trio differed in nuance. Each has to attend to his own inter...
Barack Obama, Xi Jinping to Meet on Sidelines of Paris Climate Conference
World News | Associated Press | Monday November 30, 2015
It's a meeting of the world's top two carbon polluters as President Barack Obama and China's leader pull up chairs at the Paris climate conference to discuss efforts to fight global warming.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Defends Emissions Target
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 15, 2015
Prime Minister Tony Abbott today defended Australia's carbon pollution reduction target as in line with those of other countries after the nation's climate change authority criticised the goal as "disappointing".
Barack Obama Hails Pope Francis's 'Clear and Powerful' Message on Climate
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday June 19, 2015
President Barack Obama on Thursday praised the pope's call for action on climate change and said the United States should lead global efforts to cut carbon pollution and bolster clean energy sources.
China Media Warns Over Progress on Carbon Emissions
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 13, 2014
Chinese state media sounded a note of caution on Thursday on efforts to reduce carbon emissions, stressing "orderly" progress after Beijing set a goal for its emissions to peak "around 2030".
China, US, India Push World Carbon Emissions up: Scientists
World News | Associated Press | Monday September 22, 2014
Spurred chiefly by China, the United States and India, the world spewed far more carbon pollution into the air last year than ever before, scientists announced on Sunday as world leaders gather to discuss how to reduce heat-trapping gases.
Nasa Delays Launch of Carbon Pollution Satellite Due to Launchpad Glitch
Reuters | Tuesday July 1, 2014
The launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California was called off less than a minute before liftoff on Tuesday when the pad's water system failed.
Nasa Launching Satellite Tuesday to Track Carbon Pollution
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 1, 2014
The launch of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 is expected at 2:56 am Pacific time (0956 GMT) from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Space the latest frontier on Earth Hour today
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 31, 2012
Millions of people are expected to switch off their lights for Earth Hour on Saturday in a global effort to raise awareness about climate change that will even be monitored from space.
EU court upholds carbon trade plan for aviation
Business | Thursday December 22, 2011
U.S. airlines failed Wednesday to block an EU law charging airlines flying to Europe for their carbon pollution.
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