Levels of the most significant planet-warming gas in our atmosphere rose more quickly than ever previously recorded last year, scientists say, leaving a key global climate target hanging by a thread. Concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) are now more than 50% higher than before humans started burning large amounts of fossil fuels.

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing at rates that are incompatible with staying below 1.5 degrees Celsius (34.7 degrees Fahrenheit) of global warming, a Met Office study warns.

Horrifying Met Office study finds levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere rose more quickly than ever previously recorded last year.

The shipping industry is planning to swap some fossil fuels for green ammonia – but that could create a major new source of nitrogen pollution

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Scientists have developed a copper catalyst that can efficiently convert carbon dioxide into acetaldehyde, a key chemical used in manufacturing. The breakthrough offers a green alternative to fossil-fuel-based processes.

Generative AI chatbots fail to adequately reflect fossil fuel companies’ complicity in the climate crisis, a Global Witness investigation has found.

The Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii recorded the largest spike in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in 2024.

The long-awaited rules would require pipeline operators to prepare for potential leaks, after a 2020 rupture sent 45 people to the hospital.

The concept of carbon capture, removal and storage is fairly simple, but in practice it’s much more complicated and controversial.

Wyoming's governor struck an amicable tone on energy policies in his State of the State address, despite a split with the Freedom Caucus on low-carbon energy policies.

The UK weather service said Friday that carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere in 2024 grew at the fastest annual rate on record, exceeding their own projections by some margin.