Rappler's latest stories on emissions
Global CO2 emissions to drop 4-7% in 2020, but will it matter?
In early April, coronavirus lockdowns led to a 17% reduction worldwide in carbon pollution compared to the same period in 2019, according to the first peer-reviewed assessment of the pandemic's impact on CO2 emissions
Amazon, African forests turning from CO2 sink to source – study
The rate of forest decline varies throughout the world, with the Amazon's absorption ability dropping far faster than the tropical forests of sub-Saharan Africa
Coronavirus outbreak slashes China carbon emissions – study
China's carbon emissions have dropped by least 100 million metric tons over the past two weeks, the study says
Private emission testing centers will not be phased out – DOTr
Around 18% of private emission testing centers nationwide, or 325 centers, have already been shut down, bringing fears of a phaseout
IEA says world needs 'laser-like focus' to bring down emissions
If the aim is to meet the Paris Agreement targets of limiting global warming, then governments will have to adopt 'rapid and widespread changes across all parts of the energy system,' says the IEA
Climate-fueled flooding to imperil 300 million by 2050
Destructive storm surges fueled by increasingly powerful cyclones and rising seas will hit Asia hardest, according to scientists
Humanity's emissions '100 times greater' than volcanoes
The Deep Carbon Observatory finds manmade carbon dioxide emissions drastically outstrip the contribution of volcanoes to current warming rates
Australia branded a leading 'emissions exporter'
The left-leaning Australian Institute reports Australia's energy exports rank behind only oil giants Russia and Saudi Arabia in terms of emissions potential
Britain adopts 2050 net zero emissions target
Energy and Clean Growth Minister Chris Skidmore signs an order paper enacting the legislation after it passes both houses of parliament without a vote earlier this week
415.26 parts per million: CO2 levels hit historic high
It is also the first time on record that the Mauna Loa Observatory measured a daily baseline of CO2 above 415 parts per million
The cold will inherit the Earth
It is not 'wealthy country warming' that is happening, but global warming. We all live in a planet that has been warming.
Climate change threatens half World Heritage sites' glaciers – report
Authors of a new study 'predict glacier extinction by 2100 under a high emission scenario in 21 of the 46 natural World Heritage sites where glaciers are currently found'
Alpine glaciers risk 90% melt by 2100 – study
A team of researchers in Switzerland finds that due to historic emissions and current CO2 levels, the Alps will lose half of its glaciers no matter what is done about emissions
2018 spike in energy demand spells climate trouble – IEA
Double-digit growth in solar and wind power generation is still not fast enough to meet soaring electricity demand which also pushed up the use of coal
Raw materials behind half of global emissions – U.N.
Authors of a major new report present lawmakers and businesses with a stark choice: drastically reform the global economy to get more from less, or risk the collapse of global infrastructure
Two-thirds of Himalayan glaciers could melt, study warns
Glaciers in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region are a critical water source for some 250 million people in the mountains as well as to 1.65 billion others in the river valleys below
Drop beef and save millions of lives, slash emissions
A new research conducted for the World Economic Forum shows that efforts to replace meat and especially beef could provide huge benefits for human health and the environment
CO2 emissions up 2.7%, world 'off course' to curb warming
Research shows rapid deployment of solar and wind power, along with gains in energy efficiency, have been outpaced by growth in demand for freight, personal transport, shipping, and aviation
Global warming outpaces efforts to slow it – U.N.
To cap global warming at 2ºC, national carbon-cutting pledges annexed to the 2015 Paris Agreement must collectively triple by 2030
CO2 emissions to rise in 2018 – IEA chief
The energy sector accounts for 80% of global CO2 emissions, with most of the rest caused by deforestation and agriculture
Aiming for zero: cities, companies ramp up climate goals
Jointly organized by California governor Jerry Brown and former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, the 3-day gathering is a showcase for initiatives, big and small, to reduce humanity's carbon footprint
Natural gas and renewables are a perfect match in cutting carbon emissions
In the transition to clean energy, natural gas fills in where renewables fall short.
Scott Morrison sworn in as new Australian PM after bitter coup
(3rd UPDATE) Morrison, an ally of deposed leader Malcolm Turnbull, wins a party vote 45-40
[OPINION] Tax carbon emitters, use new revenue for health care
Will our lawmakers seize this golden opportunity or will they resign us to a future of unintended consequences?
Nissan admits falsifying emissions data on cars made in Japan
(UPDATED) The company did not say how many cars are affected by the falsifications, which were uncovered during voluntary tests of all parts of Nissan's operations conducted in the wake of last year's scandal
Scandal-hit Volkswagen set to name new CEO
According to reports, Herbert Diess, head of the VW brand, is slated to take Matthias Mueller's place
U.S. on track to meet climate targets despite Trump – U.N. chief
Emissions-cutting plans put in motion by American businesses, regional governments and cities meant that the goals set by the former US administration which signed the deal in 2016 were within reach
1.5ºC climate goal 'very unlikely' but doable – draft UN report
'There is a very high risk that under current emissions trajectories, and current national pledges, global warming will exceed 1.5ºC above preindustrial levels,' says the 1,000-page report prepared by hundreds of scientists
Developing world says rich nations shirking on climate
The diplomatic spat underscores the difficulty of reaching a consensus at the 196-nation talks
EU to cut car emissions to meet climate targets
The proposal has to be approved by the 28 member states and the European Parliament
Planet-warming methane from livestock underestimated – study
Revised calculations of methane produced per head of cattle show that global livestock emissions in 2011 are 11% higher than estimates based on data from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change
California extends tough climate policy measures to 2030
Governor Jerry Brown wants to make California a leader in meeting standards set by the Paris climate accord especially after President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the agreement on June 1
Daimler manipulated emissions in one million cars – report
UPDATED Investigators suspect that the world s largest luxury carmaker used a similar so called defeat device to Volkswagen
2020 deadline to avert climate catastrophe – experts
The authors call on leaders set to gather at the G20 summit in Hamburg Germany on July 7 8 to highlight 2020 as a make or break point for taking action
Volkswagen CEO faces first probe over 'dieselgate'
Matthias Mueller and others allegedly delayed telling Porsche SE shareholders of the financial consequences of the software manipulation by Volkswagen AG
WATCH: PH's climate czar tries carbon footprint calculator
See the level of emissions and the number of trees Secretary Vernice Victorio s household needs to plant to offset it
#ClimateActionPH: How we calculated your household’s carbon emissions
Here’s the explanation on how we got the values in the Household carbon footprint interactive page
Pollution from rigged German Volkswagens to kill 1,200 – study
The researchers estimate that 1 200 people in Europe will die early each losing as much as a decade of their life as a result of excess emissions generated the Massachusetts Institute of Technology which took part in the study explains
Rappler Talk: #ClimateActionPH and Bataan's battle vs coal
A community in Bataan complains of health problems that were allegedly caused by the power plants in their area
Joc-joc Bolante, De Lima ethics case, global warming | Evening wRap
Watch the evening newscast with David Lozada
Rappler Talk: #ClimateActionPH and Cebu's battle vs coal
Join the discussion on Rappler Talk with climate action advocates on November 28 Monday at 11 am
COP 22: Energy is PH's 'elephant in the room'
Environmental lawyer Antonio La Vina says that in order to tackle energy problems in the country there is a need to reduce over dependence on one energy source like coal
Climate diplomats push back against Trump victory
Trump cannot prevent the implementation of the landmark Paris pact inked in the French capital last December says Segolene Royal France s environment minister and outgoing head of the UN climate forum
German prosecutors extend 'dieselgate' probe to Volkswagen chairman
Hans Dieter Poetsch is now under investigation over his previous role as Volkswagen s chief financial officer
Déjà vu: Why I am strongly against our signing the Paris climate deal
The reality is that this is a deal crafted to suit the United States China and other big emitters
Paris Agreement enters into force: Celebration and reality check
Its early entry into force is a clear political signal that all the nations of the world are devoted to decisive global action on climate change
Climate pact goes live, turning up heat at UN talks
After the dramatic breakthrough in Paris last December diplomats and experts are lowering expectations a year later
Deeper carbon cuts needed to avoid climate tragedy – UN
If we don t start taking additional action now beginning with the upcoming climate meeting in Marrakesh we will grieve over the avoidable human tragedy says UNEP head Erik Solheim
Legarda: Why is PH taking its time to ratify Paris climate pact?
Legarda: We need to ratify the Paris Agreement so that we can access the Green Climate Fund and receive other technical and financial support from developed countries
Indonesia ratifies Paris climate accord
The country s parliament agreed to endorse the Paris Agreement which was reached last December in the French capital joining scores of other countries which have ratified the deal
