Scientists said the latest data underscored the need for countries and corporations to slash greenhouse gas emissions quickly.

'(It's) amazing the direction where we are headed, and that massive change in status quo, and heading to a new way of working.'

It's a huge undertaking that will require road closures in Edmonton and an escort by police and utility workers.

Canadian company Carbon Engineering groundbreaking plant is one of many projects hoping to help in the fight against climate change by turning its main driver -- carbon dioxide -- into a useful product that can be profitably removed from the atmosphere.

Officials decided to evacuate the entire building, which had about 20 people inside.

The City of Saskatoon estimates it could save up to 20 per cent of its fuel costs by installing GPS in all its vehicles and equipment.

The idea is to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and inject it into basalt rock below the ocean floor, where it will turn into rock.

The village's shift to going carbon-neutral came about in 2007.

CARBiNX essentially spins carbon waste into cleaner air and maybe even into your favourite soap.

Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew Wheeler, a former coal industry lobbyist, signed a weaker replacement rule on Wednesday.