Americas

Q&A: Steph Osborne on soybean crops and ozone pollution

Feature / A new study shows soybean plants are becoming more sensitive to ozone pollution, and sensitivity overall is higher in Asia.

How would phasing out U.S. federal leases for fossil fuel extraction affect CO2 emissions and 2°C goals?

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Impact of phasing out federal coal and oil leases on CO2 emissions and 2°C goals

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Phasing out U.S. federal fossil fuel leases could yield real climate benefits

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U.S. again overlooks top CO2 impact of expanding oil supply, but that might change

Perspective / A 7.5-billion-barrel difference in U.S. oil imports would likely affect global prices, and increase consumption and emissions accordingly.

Electric cars are ready for a breakthrough: 8 steps to make it possible

Perspective / By following the example of pioneers such as Norway and California, governments could help EVs rise from their tiny niche to market dominance by 2030.

Transparency in agricultural supply chains – Key to protecting Amazon’s resources

Perspective / If companies, civil society and governments band together to publish transparent information on agricultural supply chains it could help protect the Amazon.

Entrevista: Francisco Flores-López sobre los páramos y el suministro de agua en Perú

Feature / La protección del ecosistema de páramos es de suma importancia para la seguridad del recurso hídrico.

In Peru, turning páramo into grazing land threatens water supply

Feature / In Peru, turning páramo into grazing land threatens water supply