Scientists nearly double sea level rise projections for 2100, because of Antarctica; As the planet flashes warning signs, U.S. and China pledge hasty signing of climate accord; Investigation broadens into whether Exxon Mobil misled public, investors on climate change; The alarming science driving much higher sea level projections for this century; Even before they start breathing, babies can be harmed by air pollution, scientists say; ‘Severe’ coral bleaching is damaging huge swaths of the Great Barrier Reef, scientists say; A really bad winter for the Arctic just got even worse; What Florida’s ancient past tells us about sea-level rise today; The enormous carbon footprint of food that we never even eat;
 
Energy and Environment
With Chris Mooney
 
 
Scientists nearly double sea level rise projections for 2100, because of Antarctica
If carbon emissions continue unabated, expanding oceans and massive ice melt would threaten global coastal communities, according to new research.
As the planet flashes warning signs, U.S. and China pledge hasty signing of climate accord
Actions of the world's two biggest emitters could send a strong signal.
 
Investigation broadens into whether Exxon Mobil misled public, investors on climate change
Attorneys general vow to "collectively, collaboratively and aggressively" investigate whether fossil-fuel companies have misled shareholders and the public about what they knew about climate change.
 
The alarming science driving much higher sea level projections for this century
How Greenland's ice just gave a major insight into Antarctica's.
 
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Even before they start breathing, babies can be harmed by air pollution, scientists say
How air pollution is harming babies and costing billions.
 
‘Severe’ coral bleaching is damaging huge swaths of the Great Barrier Reef, scientists say
The toll increases from an alarming global coral bleaching event.
 
A really bad winter for the Arctic just got even worse
The Arctic just set its third record so far this year for low sea ice.
 
What Florida’s ancient past tells us about sea-level rise today
New research shows that human civilization and the changing environment have been closely tied up with one another for centuries.
 
The enormous carbon footprint of food that we never even eat
New research suggests wasted food is a major source of greenhouse gases.
 
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