How green was 2015? A look back at struggles and victories
Though climate change persists to the tune of desperate urgency, it must be said that 2015 is ending on a high note.
After Paris: Examining the COP 21 climate agreement
The agreement signed by 195 countries in Paris triggered commentary on its merit or lack thereof; but first, let's look at the positives.
A Global Village of Alternatives assembles at climate summit
"The magnitude of what we are dealing with, I don't believe it can only be solved by governments; we need a system change."
At People's Climate Summit: Just transitions and environment
The community development organization members believe that an alternative, clean energy economy can be achieved by empowering the underprivileged and unemployed.
Hope and disappointment: Bridging two realities in Paris climate deal
"The Paris deal recognizes the reality of the climate threat, but only takes us part of the way."
GOP out to sabotage climate talks in Paris
This is an effort to undermine the Obama administration's credibility and to sabotage COP 21's potential for success in Paris.
Cuba and U.S. seal deal on defense of the environment
The agreement streamlines procedures to make it easier for U.S. and Cuban scientists to work toward the biological resources of both countries.
Heating up climate talks: A reader's guide to COP 21
All eyes will be on Paris when the City of Lights shines upon a hugely significant, potentially historic event - the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP 21.
Real progress possible at coming Paris climate summit
Hopes are growing for meaningful progress at the UN-sponsored climate change negotiations in Paris, while the need for such action becomes ever more clear.
Science news roundup: meals, toys, and TV endanger kids
Here are some interesting science stories reported this week relating to both political and social affairs, and health news as well.
