House Democrats looking to tackle climate change advanced the $7.4 billion measure in recent days as part of a sprawling $3.5 trillion package proposed to help families as well.
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More emissions reduction needed to avoid ‘catastrophic’ climate path, U.N. says
A report on all the national commitments submitted by signatories of the Paris climate accord until July 30 found that they would result in emissions rising nearly 16% by 2030, compared with 2010 levels.
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Biden, world leaders push climate action, vow methane cuts
‘We have to act and we have to act now,’ the president says, speaking on a White House set with virtual arrays of solar panels in the background and a wall of other global leaders listening on screens.
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Democrats call oil giants to testify at climate change hearing
The lawmakers say there is a long-running, industry-wide campaign to spread disinformation about the role of fossil fuels in causing global warming.
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Climate change, logging collide – and a forest shrinks
Critics of federal forest management say that in their fervor to do something about climate change, officials are allowing the removal of too many older trees that can actually better withstand fire.
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People around the world increasingly see climate change as a personal threat
The two largest greenhouse gas emitters, the United States and China, get low marks from other countries for their climate policies.
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Climate change could force 200 million people to move by 2050
A World Bank report has found climate change could create migration hotspots unless urgent action is taken to reduce global emissions.
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Maine’s climate is getting more volatile. Is your home ready for it?
Maine’s climate isn’t just getting warmer – it’s becoming more extreme and unpredictable. Now is the time to make your home more resilient, experts say.
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Maine Voices: U.S. approach to climate remains grounded in September 2001
Today, Earth is under attack, but we can stop it by eliminating carbon emissions. Investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency is critical.
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Record heat, fire danger plague West after hottest summer on record for U.S.
The months of June through August matched the Dust Bowl summer of 1936 as the hottest on record for the Lower 48 states.