Global Climate Change


EPA Reveals Slight Increase in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

EPA Reveals Slight Increase in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The 2022 inventory includes emissions from seven key greenhouse gases.

Is Climate Change Now More About Mitigation?

Is Climate Change Now More About Mitigation?

The climate change conversation has shifted from prevention to mitigation and adaptation, focusing on the feasibility of strategies and expert opinions on reversing the worsening crisis amidst rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events.

Global Methane Forum Celebrates Two Decades of Methane Reduction Progress

Global Methane Forum Celebrates Two Decades of Methane Reduction Progress

The EPA was instrumental in launching the Global Methane Initiative in 2004.

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes 2025 Budget of $1.6 Billion for USGS

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes 2025 Budget of $1.6 Billion for USGS

The funding aims to bolster USGS’s mission of addressing climate and hazard challenges.

Real-Time Monitoring is the Key to Reaching Energy Reduction Targets in the U.S.

Real-Time Monitoring is the Key to Reaching Energy Reduction Targets in the U.S.

Real-time monitoring and SMART building technologies can significantly reduce energy consumption and help the U.S. meet its ambitious carbon reduction targets.

EPA Updates Equity Action Plan with New Commitments for 2023

EPA Updates Equity Action Plan with New Commitments for 2023

The updated plan introduces eight strategies to address marginalized communities.

EPA Awards Energy Star Certification to Vehicle Dealerships for First Time Ever

EPA Awards Energy Star Certification to Vehicle Dealerships for First Time Ever

Eight vehicle dealerships, including four in California, have received the designation.

Managing Scope 2 Emissions:  Burden or Opportunity?

Managing Scope 2 Emissions: Burden or Opportunity?

With the right approach, solutions that reduce emissions can also result in improved performance, increased productivity and reduced costs overall.



Preparing for How Climate Change Could Alter the Financial System

Preparing for How Climate Change Could Alter the Financial System

The impacts of climate change extend beyond physical and environmental harm. Even the financial sector is at risk.

California Public Employees

California Public Employees' Retirement System Adds $50 Billion to Climate Investment by 2030

CalPERS’ announcement received a mixed response, with some calling for full divestment.

How to Minimize Carbon Footprint on Moving Day

How to Minimize Carbon Footprint on Moving Day

Discover effective ways to minimize your carbon footprint on a moving day. Embrace greener moving practices for a sustainable, eco-friendly relocation.

Transforming Climate Change with Composting Technology: A Sustainable Solution

Transforming Climate Change with Composting Technology: A Sustainable Solution

Composting may not be the first thing people think of in the fight against climate change, though it can immediately make an impact by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

U.S. Climate Vulnerability Index Pinpoints Highest-Risk Areas

U.S. Climate Vulnerability Index Pinpoints Highest-Risk Areas

This new index identifies communities at the highest risk of climate change impact.

USDA Commits $1 Billion to Enhance Urban Green Spaces for Public Health and Safety

USDA Commits $1 Billion to Enhance Urban Green Spaces for Public Health and Safety

Grants focus on improving access to nature in some of the nation's most populated communities.

EPA Introduces $4.6 Billion Grant to Counter Climate Pollution

EPA Introduces $4.6 Billion Grant to Counter Climate Pollution

This move is a crucial component of President Biden’s Investing in America strategy.

Sea Level Rise Poses Risks to Freshwater Mussels in Southeastern US

Sea Level Rise Poses Risks to Freshwater Mussels in Southeastern US

Research from North Carolina State University offers insights on salt's impact.

EPA Announces $3.6 Million in Available Environmental Education Grants

EPA Announces $3.6 Million in Available Environmental Education Grants

The agency seeks applicants for the funds, which will go to local environmental projects.

Summer 2023 Sets Global Temperature Records

Summer 2023 Sets Global Temperature Records

The year is on pace to perhaps be the hottest on record.

U.N. Announces July 2023 Will Likely Be the Hottest Month on Record

U.N. Announces July 2023 Will Likely Be the Hottest Month on Record

With just days to go, the record seems almost certainly within reach.

June 2023 Sets New Record for World’s Warmest June in 174 Years

June 2023 Sets New Record for World’s Warmest June in 174 Years

Last month’s average global surface temperature was over 61 degrees Fahrenheit.

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