The atmosphere of Earth is a layer of gases retained by Earth’s gravity that surrounds our planet. The majority of the total mass of our atmosphere is located in the lower 6 miles. By volume, the ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Climate models that give a low warming from increases in greenhouse gases do not match satellite measurements. Future warming will likely be worse than thought unless society acts, according to a new ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — Iowa City’s Climate Action and Outreach department works with all departments within the ...

As a high school student nearing graduation, I feel I offer an important perspective on this urgent public issue. Greenhouse gas emissions don’t just harm the environment but create economic ...

After years of fighting over how to tackle climate change, Texas and the EPA have come together to issue a permit for carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping emissions at a petrochemical plant in ...

HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro on Friday remained noncommittal on a strategy to reduce planet-warming greenhouse gases after a task force the Democrat appointed came to an uncertain conclusion ...