Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that causes climate change. Here’s what to know about carbon dioxide, carbon and global warming.
Author: Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY
Gas stove bans explained: Are natural gas stoves actually a ‘hazard’? Why are they suddenly controversial?
“Gas stove bans” primarily are about the effort to stop new construction from being piped for natural gas. What to know.
Artificial intelligence predicts climate change coming faster than we recently thought, new study says
The paper used artificial neural networks to model how much the climate has warmed in the past and how much it’s likely to warm in the future.
‘Nuclear nightmare’ ticks closer: Why any use of nuclear weapons would be a disaster
The Doomsday Clock is the latest reminder that humanity has the capability to destroy itself at any time with nuclear warfare.
Doomsday Clock 2023 says the world is closer than ever to global catastrophe
The Doomsday Clock was moved forward on Tuesday to 90 seconds to midnight due in part to worries over Russian’s veiled threats of nuclear warfare.
How close to midnight is humanity? 2023 Doomsday Clock announcement could warn of nuclear disaster
The Doomsday Clock will be reset Jan. 24. Historically, the clock has measured danger from nuclear disaster, but it now includes other perils.
These lies about climate change just wouldn’t die in 2022
Few people actually believe these climate change myths, but the myths and disinformation persist. One expert calls them “zombie arguments.”
Ancient farming practice makes a comeback as climate change puts pressure on crops
Farmers used to plant “cover crops” to rejuvenate fields in the off season. When those were replaced with chemicals, the soil suffered
Tempted to joke about global warming amid a blizzard? Here’s what experts say about that.
Cold, wintry weather might make global warming seem like less of a threat or something to joke about. Here’s what experts say about that.
Scientists achieve major advance in fusion energy that could provide clean, carbon-free power
The fusion breakthrough could mean carbon-free power, but not soon. And it’s not going to be like ‘Mr. Fusion’ from ‘Back to the Future II.’