Jean Chemnick is a reporter with E&E News.
Future of Paris Accord Uncertain as Tillerson Becomes Secretary of State
The lifelong oilman now leads the State Department, which oversees international climate change negotiations, programs to alleviate energy poverty and environmental treaties
Tillerson Is One Step Closer to Becoming Secretary of State
A key Senate committee approved Trump's top diplomatic pick yesterday, but Democrats cited concerns about Tillerson’s position on climate change issues
Rich Countries Dominate Climate Research
The imbalance may make it harder for poorer nations to participate effectively in the Paris climate agreement
Mayors WorldWide Will Act on Climate, Whatever Trump Does
But if cities want to avoid the worst impacts of global warming, emissions need to peak by 2020
China Takes the Climate Spotlight as U.S. Heads for Exit
If the U.S. backs out of the Paris accord, it could give China the upper hand on a host of international issues
Obama Presses Ahead with Plans for Deep Emissions Cuts
The administration released its strategy at the UN climate talks for cutting U.S. emissions more than 80 percent by mid-century
Could Trump Simply Withdraw U.S. from Paris Climate Agreement?
It's possible, but tricky, and could undermine global cooperation on other issues
No Plan B at Climate Talks, Given Trump Win
But leaders from other nations vow to band together to meet emissions targets
World Leaders Agree to Phase Out Heat-Trapping Hydrofluorocarbons
U.S. and China lead the way to preventing half-a-degree Celsius rise in global warming
Global Climate Accord Will Take Effect Wednesday
Europe’s vote will push the Paris Agreement across the finish line
Phaseout of Refrigerants Needed to Meet Paris Accord
John Kerry says carbon dioxide reductions must be augmented with cuts in hydrofluorocarbon use
Obama Warns of "Mass Migrations" If Climate Change Is Not Confronted
In his final U.N. address, the president says inaction will lead to more unrest
Countries Will Ratify Climate Agreement at the U.N.
If 55 nations come through, the global agreement takes effect
World Leaders Meet to Protect Oceans
Proposals range from more protected areas to bans on plastic bags
U.S. and China Formally Commit to Paris Climate Accord
The question now is whether President Obama can implement steps that reduce carbon dioxide emissions without Congress’s help
North America Will Draw Half Its Electricity from Carbon-Free Sources by 2025
Surprisingly, 37 percent already comes from noncarbon power plants, mostly nuclear and hydro
Britain's Exit from the E.U. Could Put Climate Commitment in Doubt
Emissions reduction plans and renewable energy intentions are suddenly in question
U.K. Vote on Whether to Leave Europe Imperils Global Climate
A vote to leave the European Union would transform energy policy as well as the fight to curb global warming
India’s Conservative Prime Minister Proves Unlikely Climate Ambassador
Narendra Modi aims to curb global warming while allowing India to get richer
Negotiators Try to Figure Out What the Paris Climate Agreement Means
Can the agreements made in Paris actually help halt global warming?
Paris Agreement Offers New Climate Covenant with Future
The pact to curb global warming receives an outpouring of support from more than 100 nations
Hot Water Exposes Most Vulnerable Corals
A new index charts which corals are most likely to suffer under global warming
World Bank Wades into Climate Fight
The bank aims to increase climate aid and consider global warming in decisions
China Cuts Coal Use for Second Year in a Row
But can its numbers be trusted?