Bob Berwyn
Pacific Standard
Boston, MA, United States
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Why This Week's Climate Talks in Bonn Will Be a Little Awkward
Europe talks a good game on climate, but its emissions rose last year—while in the U.S., despite the efforts of the Trump administration, emissions fell. → Read More
A Guide to Saving Your Town From Wildfires
These lessons from Colorado will help you get informed and involved. → Read More
Wildfires Mark the New Reality of Climate Change in 2017
As fire conditions intensify around the globe, scientists are helping countries prepare for a fiery new normal. → Read More
U.S. Helps Establish an Arctic Fishing Moratorium
A new 16-year ban on commercial fishing will give the world time to develop a sustainable management plan for the region. → Read More
Did U.S. Climate Negotiators Actually Accomplish Something in Bonn?
European observers say that the Department of State's delegation helped drive progress in some key areas of the COP23 talks. → Read More
After Slow Progress in Bonn, Activists Are Saying "See You in Court"
Why global warming lawsuits are gaining traction in courtrooms around the world. → Read More
Combating Fraud in Climate Finance
How the U.N. can make sure climate money goes where it will do the most good. → Read More
America's Mortifying Performance at the Bonn Climate Talks
The U.S. delegation pushed nuclear and coal. The rest of the world rolled its eyes. → Read More
How Germany Can Lead on Climate at COP23
The country's clean-energy transition has stalled somewhat, but the Green Party's rise to power is spurring hopes for a quick phase-out of coal. → Read More
Some Good News About Global CO2 Emissions?
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels held steady in 2016. But we still need big cuts to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. → Read More
Why the IPCC's New Focus on Mountain Climate Change Is a Big Deal
Better science coordination will help mountain communities prepare for global warming. → Read More
How I Came to Believe Science Will Save the World
In the field, researchers find ways to repair bits and pieces of a disrupted world. My own path began 30 years ago at Mono Lake. → Read More
Why Trump's Repeal of the Clean Power Plan Isn't Catastrophic
The Trump administration's attempt to undo climate regulations won't have a big impact on U.S. emissions and won't revive the coal industry. → Read More
The EPA Could Have a Hard Time Repealing the Clean Power Plan
A new rule-making process will start another lengthy battle over climate regulations. → Read More
Tsunamis Are Bringing New Species to Our Coasts
A new study shows how early monitoring and response efforts could prevent costly impacts. → Read More
The Trump Administration Backs Away From Its Plan to Suspend the Transportation Greenhouse Gas Rule
Lawsuits by states and advocacy groups are effectively blocking some of the most egregious attacks on environmental regulations. → Read More
The EPA Rollback Continues With an Attack on the Coal Ash Rule
The administration wants to eliminate 2015 regulations—a move that would disproportionately harm lower-income regions and neighborhoods. → Read More
How Global Warming Could Push Hurricanes to New Regions
Shifts in hemispheric weather patterns may steer tropical systems toward the poles—bad news for New York, New England, and Western Europe. → Read More
Clarifying the Links Between Climate Change and Fiercer Hurricanes
As Atlantic hurricanes intensify, it's clear that failing to act on science will increase the risks from future storms. → Read More
How to Plan for the Intensifying Hurricanes of a Warming World
As hurricanes intensify, the president cuts science funding and talk-radio hosts cry conspiracy. → Read More