Carbon Footprint
But don't celebrate too much. There's still a long way to go.
Let's put the numbers in perspective.
Our carbon emissions per capita are twice Western Europe's.
It could cut greenhouse gas emissions in a big way.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The program, while commendable, doesn't change the fact that Chevy's business is harmful to the planet.
The president has vowed to veto the resolution.
"It's not too late," one scientist says, "but it's getting late fast."
This will be the first time the industry emits fewer than 2 billion metric tons since 1995.
Why rethinking the way we handle the dead could be a boon to the environment and your wallet.