Explainers

Ships rely on climate-polluting fuel oil to move huge volumes of cargo. New fuels like methanol and hydrogen, nuclear reactors, batteries, and route optimization are all being explored to curb that pollution.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is a United Nations body widely considered the world’s top authority on climate science.

The National Climate Assessment is a U.S. government report to inform decision-making related to the impacts of climate change in the United States.