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China has pledged to peak its emissions by 2030 as per the terms of the Paris global climate pact.

Global Carbon Emission Remains Flat as China and US Cut Down Coal Use

Nov 15, 2016 11:44 PM EST

World carbon emissions remained flat for the third consecutive year in 2016. The stall is mainly due to the reduced coal consumption by main contributors China and the US. The emissions were expected to rise 0.2 percent on year over year basis to 36.4 billion tonnes in 2016.

China's huge elevated straddling bus can transport up to 300 people or the equivalent of 40 conventional buses.

China's Huge Elevated Bus Gets First Test Drive

Ellie Froilan |

Aug 04, 2016 10:20 AM EDT

Chinese authorities have finally tested its huge elevated bus that straddles the road, allowing cars to pass to below it.

China and US are taking leads to realize Paris climate change deal as early as possible.

China, US Take Lead to Bring Paris Climate Change to Force as Early as Possible

Charissa Echavez |

Apr 18, 2016 09:57 AM EDT

The top two biggest carbon emitters in the world are taking the lead to successfully realize the Paris climate change accord earlier than its most optimistic projections.

China and the United States officially released a joint presidential statement supporting Paris climate agreement.

China, US to Sign Paris Climate Agreement This Month

Charissa Echavez |

Apr 04, 2016 08:16 AM EDT

China and the United States, the top two leading carbon polluters in the world, have confirmed that they will formally participate in the Paris climate agreement in New York on April 22 this year, a move that officials hope will bring the pact closer to reality.

Sea Levels Could Rise Drastically if All Fossil Fuel on Eath is Consumed

Benjie Batanes |

Sep 12, 2015 12:28 PM EDT

A article in the Science Advances journal this week warned that the world's sea level could rise by as much as 50 to 60 meters if the all fossils fuels on the earth is used up. Such scenario would mean that all of the ice in Antarctica would melt.

China’s CO2 Emissions Fall In 4 Months, Cutting Coal Consumption

L. P. Cabasag |

May 18, 2015 08:10 PM EDT

In four months, China has cut its carbon dioxide emissions. The CO2 emission reduction of China has become a progress, with the reduction of the amount which is equal to the total CO2 emission of UK this 2015.

Study: More Weather Extremes to Come, Thanks to Climate Change

Marco Foronda |

Apr 28, 2015 08:59 PM EDT

The planet will likely experience more extreme heat waves and heavy rains because of climate change, according to a study.

Researchers Develop Method Using Baking Soda to Capture CO2

Marco Foronda |

Feb 08, 2015 04:39 AM EST

The main benefit of using carbonates is that they're not harmful to the environment.

U.S. President Barack Obama and China's President Xi Jinping at the APEC Welcome Banquet November 10, 2014.

Republicans Balk At Obama's Climate Deal With China

Christl Leong |

Nov 13, 2014 12:40 AM EST

Republicans on Wednesday balked at President Barack Obama's climate deal with China and vowed to make all necessary moves to block executive action in reducing carbon emissions.