The instrumental climate record is the cultural heritage of humankind, the result of the diligent work of many generations of people all over the world.

The lockdowns and reduced societal activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic affected emissions of pollutants in ways that slightly warmed the planet for several months last year, according to a new study by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).

Researchers redesign plastics to save energy and reduce emissions.

Cities have become critical players in reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are causing global climate change.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the major greenhouse gases causing global warming.

Scientists at The Marine Mammal Center – the world’s largest marine mammal hospital – have found that viral-caused cancer in adult California sea lions is significantly increased by their exposure to toxins in the environment.

Evidence suggests particulate matter is the air pollutant which poses the greatest threat to global health.

The virtual conferencing that has replaced large, in-person gatherings in the age of COVID-19 represents a drastic reduction in carbon emissions, but those online meetings still come with their own environmental costs, new research from the University of Michigan shows.

New particle formation (NPF) is a major source of aerosol particles in global atmosphere.

The amount of methane released into the atmosphere as a result of coal mining is likely much higher than previously calculated, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union recently.