Christina Larson | Manufacturing.net

Workers are silhouetted against a sunset as they handle a steel frame on the roof of the Workers' Stadium under construction in Beijing, China, Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. China, the world’s top emitter of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that cause global warming, has seen a notable dip in its carbon emissions over the past three quarters, as of June 1, 2022 — but it’s not clear how long the drop will continue.

China's Emissions Dip for Third Straight Quarter

The decline was likely driven by decreased output in cement, steel and power industries, as well as COVID lockdowns.

June 2, 2022

President Joe Biden speaks to the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, from the East Room of the White House, Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Washington.

Jobs Are Make-or-Break Argument for Biden in Climate Plan

Climate change is not just a threat, says President Biden. It's an opportunity.

April 23, 2021

In this Jan. 27, 2021, file photo, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington. The world’s hopes for curbing climate change hinge on action by two giant nations whose relations are deteriorating. China and the United States both say they are intent on retooling their economies to burn less climate-wrecking coal, oil and gas. But tensions between them threaten their ultimate success.

US-China Tensions Threaten Global Climate Change Efforts

China and the United States are the world's No. 1 and No. 2 carbon polluters.

March 4, 2021

Cameron Karosis, 27, a software salesman, poses for a portrait outside his home, Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in Cambridge, Mass. Karosis usually strives to protect his personal information. But a scary bout with COVID-19 that began with headaches and fevers, progressed to breathing problems and led to a hospital visit has now left him eager to disclose as much as possible to help halt the virus' spread. “I’m sick and I’m under a quarantine -- hold me accountable for it,” he said. “You have the potential to kill other people.”

Would you Give Up Health, Location Data?

Whether the prospect on the table is “immunity passports” or cellphone-based tracking apps, the aim is to protect public health.

April 15, 2020

In this Nov. 28, 2019 photo, smoke and steam rise from a coal processing plant that produces carbon black, an ingredient in steel manufacturing, in Hejin in central China's Shanxi Province.

China’s Climate Paradox: A leader in Coal and Clean Energy

China accounts for about 30 percent of the world's total carbon emissions, yet also leads markets for solar, wind and electric vehicles.

December 2, 2019