The Biden administration directed agencies to consider the cost of greenhouse gas emissions in their future purchasing and budget decisions. An example shows just how much is at stake.
The last time methane in the air rose so fast, Greenland warmed by 10°C within decades.
So much pollution goes into the air today that even without wildfire smoke, 99% of the global population breathes unhealthy air.
Major sources, like oil and gas ‘super-emitters’, are almost entirely neglected by regulations.
New Zealand is considering a plan to tax methane from cows. But while cows and cars both emit greenhouse gases, they don’t have the same impact over time.
New Zealand is considering a plan to tax methane from cows. But while cows and cars both emit greenhouse gases, they don’t have the same impact over time.
Reducing food waste at home is an action that anyone can take to help slow climate change, often saving money in the process. More consumer education could help show people what to do.
130 countries have signed a pledge to cut methane emissions by 30%. Success could have a swift impact on global warming.
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