Charles Siegel

In this news analysis, Marc Sandalow says that politicians are bemoaning higher gas prices but are afraid to tell the voters the one thing they can do to reduce prices: drive less.

In 2004, U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases increased by 1.7 percent -- the largest rate of increase ever recorded for any country.

The trend could have disastrous implications for crops around the world, with water shortages potentially affecting 3 billion people.

Gov. Schwarzenneger says California should move slowly on global warming to avoid frightening businesses, drawing criticism from environmentalists.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is hoping for a major accomplishment on global warming, while the Democratic legislature is ready to challenge him by passing a tougher bill than the he currently advocates.