David Crane, CEO of NRG Energy, is pushing for climate change legislation on Capitol Hill. He discusses this push with CNBC.
An exhibit on climate change in Mexico City’s Papalote children’s museum aims to raise awareness of global warning in one of the world’s top oil producers. Although Mexico has led global efforts to combat climate change, the issue is still new at home.
Elisabeth Leamy takes a closer look at eco-friendly products.
Sen. Inhofe on approval of sweeping climate change bill
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said it was "imperative to redouble our efforts" to combat global warming, as European leaders pressed Washington to take action on climate change ahead of next month's summit.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel marked the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall by exhorting the world in a speech to Congress on Tuesday to "tear down the walls of today" and reach a deal to combat global warming. (Nov. 3)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed a joint session of the U.S. Congress and urged the U.S. to take bold action to combat global warming.
France is planning to introduce a controversial new carbon tax to cut energy consumption and help combat global warming. The new levy on oil, gas and coal consumption by households and businesses will come into effect next year, making France the biggest economy yet to impose a straight-up carbon tax. Duration: 01:48
Looking at alternative energy resources, with Jud Ready, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Derek Robertson, Wavebob; and CNBC's Bill Griffeth.
Roush Racing CEO Jack Roush on using propane fuel as an alternative energy.
Ushuaia is the southernmost city on Earth, just at the edge of the Antarctic. But even in this fridgid climate, global warming is taking a huge toll on glaciers that not only support a tourist industry but also provide drinking water for the city. Duration: 02:02
A 315-million-euro satellite that will gauge the impact of climate change on the movement of water across land, air and sea was hoisted into space early Monday. The Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) probe will shed new light on how water circulates around Earth's oceans. Duration: 01:21
Banking that coal power plants will come under legal and financial pressure to reduce emissions as part of efforts to reduce global warming, French firm Alstom on Friday unveiled the world's largest carbon capture facility at a coal plant. It's a technology backers hope will fuel a new multi-billion dollar industry and keep the coal industry alive. Duration: 02:07
Debating and debunking theories on global warming
EU leaders on Friday agreed that developing nations will need 100 billion euros per year by 2020 to tackle climate change, but failed to put a figure to Europe's own contribution amid sharp east-west differences. A natural sound version of an AFPTV voiced report. Duration: 01:40
Liberal front-bencher Nick Minchin has signaled a further split within the coalition over climate change.
Europe's leaders converged on Brussels for a two-day summit to consider candidates for a coveted new post of EU president and grapple with differences over helping poor countries fight global warming.
Climate change activists protest in Belgium and Sweden ahead of December summit.
As world leaders gear up for a crucial change conference in Copenhagen, one Englishman is doing his best to spread the word about fuel efficiency. Adventurer and eco-campaigner Andy Pag is travelling round the world in an old school bus, powered by nothing but used chip fat. Duration: 01:59
Southwest Windpower CEO Andy Kruse on the future of wind energy.
A prison in Kenya goes green, using sustainable systems including biogas produced by waste material, replacing fuelwood.
Arizona Public Service CEO Don Brandt on solar-power projects in Arizona.
Suntech America's Stephen Chan on the future of solar power in the U.S.
In Florida today, the president announces billions in grants for clean energy.
A vegetarian diet is better. Eating meat could become unacceptable in the future, according to Lord Stern, the leading authority on climate change in the UK. Dr. Victoria Johnson from the New Economics Foundation discusses the implications of methane g...
A government report on climate change paints a worrying picture for beachfront property owners.
NEW YORK (TheStreet) - Stephen Dubner, co-author of Super Freakonmonics, gives a not-to-be missed "Freakonomics" view into health care, global warming, department-store Santas and prostitution.
Climate change activists converged on the old Paris Bourse on Saturday, trying to mobilize public opinion in the run up to next month's international climate conference in Copenhagen. (Oct. 24)
"SuperFreakonomics" author Stephen Dubner offers insight into global warming.
Britain's only polar bear has been moved to greener pastures because she's suffering from depression.
Americans no longer swallowing global warming dogma
Lord Christopher Monckton on his fight against climate-change legislation.
A depressed polar bear has been moved to greener pastures in Britain.
Japanese auto-makers are pinning their hopes on a new batch of electric vehicles and lower-emission cars which have added spark to the Tokyo Motor Show.
Climate change think tank has found what it says is an $18 billion hole in Malcolm Turnbull's alternative emmissions trading scheme.
Ed Begley, Jr and Rachelle Carson balance their marriage and eco-friendly lifestyle in their own reality show 'Living with Ed' on Planet Green. Begley says there are easy ways to be green without breaking the bank. (Oct. 20)
Liberal frontbenchers have acknowledged that weeks of bickering over climate change has contributed to another drop in opinion polls.
A showdown is looming in Federal parliament with the Rudd government refusing to listen to any of the Coalition's climate change proposals.
Malcolm Turnbull faces a tough day in parliament despite surviving a Coalition meeting on climate change.