Category: Global Warming

Nepal Puts Cost of Disaster at $5 Billion, Blaming Climate Change

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The country is seeking urgent help from a special U.N. climate fund, but the program lacks money because the United States and others have been reluctant to contribute.
Catastrophic Flood Exposes the Risks of Nepal’s Hydropower Bet

The New York Times – Business:
The loss of power-generating capacity has raised questions about an ambitious expansion of renewable energy in one of the world’s most hazard-prone mountain regions.
As Deadly Flash Flooding Batters Nepal, Some Fear ‘the Entire Himalayas Are Melting’

The New York Times – Travel:
A glacier unleashed a deadly flood earlier this week. For local trekking guides and climbers, the mountains were already changing.
California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill

The New York Times – Business:
Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.
3 Charts That Explain El Niño

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With air and sea surface temperatures already breaking records, this year’s episode is on track to be the strongest in living memory.
The Generation of Gardeners Combining Wildflower Seeds and Social Consciousness

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A new generation of green thumbs are creating beautifully designed seed packets to encourage the growth of lush gardens — and social consciousness.
Wildfires Are Turning Forests in the American West Into Shrubland

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Towering woodlands in the West are being permanently replaced by tracts of spiky shrubs. Conditions “just aren’t normal anymore,” one researcher said.
U.K. to Test Whether Tweaks to Trans-Atlantic Flight Paths Affect Global Warming

The New York Times – Travel:
Hundreds of aircraft traversing the North Atlantic will be asked to adjust their altitude in an effort to reduce heat-trapping contrails.
Watch Out for El Niño

The New York Times – On the Runway:
We explain the climate phenomenon.
Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.
Extreme Heat Is the New Normal

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Firefighters in Phoenix race to save lives in a city that’s only getting hotter.
Europeans, Braced for 5th Heat Wave of 2026, Have Had Enough

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With temperatures set to soar as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) this week, Europeans and tourists say that summer in Europe has lost its appeal.