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Hurricanes Boost Carbon Storage in Southeastern Forests

Hurricanes Boost Carbon Storage in Southeastern Forests

  • Published: May 5th, 2016

Hurricanes supercharge forests' ability to store carbon, Duke University researchers have found.

Paris Pact Could Benefit From Halt of Fossil Fuel Leases

Paris Pact Could Benefit From Halt of Fossil Fuel Leases

  • Published: May 3rd, 2016

Phasing out coal, oil and gas leasing could help the U.S. meet its Paris climate goals, a new study says.

The Suit Against the Clean Power Plan, Explained

The Suit Against the Clean Power Plan, Explained

  • Published: Apr 12th, 2016

Seven things to know about the Clean Power Plan as it winds its way through the courts.

Farmland Could Play Key Role in Tackling Climate Change

Farmland Could Play Key Role in Tackling Climate Change

  • Published: Apr 6th, 2016

Carbon could be stored in soil as a way to cut greenhouse gas emissions and curb climate change.

These Tiny Mangroves Hold Vast Stores of Carbon

These Tiny Mangroves Hold Vast Stores of Carbon

  • Published: Mar 28th, 2016

The mangroves of Baja California don't look like much, but they store more carbon than many forests.

Study Calls For Leaner ‘Carbon Budget’ to Slow Warming

Study Calls For Leaner ‘Carbon Budget’ to Slow Warming

  • Published: Feb 24th, 2016

Humanity must emit less than half the carbon dioxide than previously thought to keep global warming in check.

Rainforests May Store Less Carbon As Climate Changes

Rainforests May Store Less Carbon As Climate Changes

  • Published: Feb 22nd, 2016

Droughts caused by climate change could change the way tropical rainforests recover after logging.

Oil Leasing Protests a New Front in Climate Policy Fight?

Oil Leasing Protests a New Front in Climate Policy Fight?

  • Published: Feb 18th, 2016

Climate activists have pivoted from their fight against the Keystone XL Pipeline to protesting oil and gas leasing.