Category: Global Warming

Tom Cruise, Climate Warrior?

The New York Times – Movies:
Despite whatever else is going on with the film, “Digger” is one of the most audacious attempts yet to spread awareness about global warming.
Supreme Court to Hear Major Environmental Lawsuit

The New York Times – Business:
The justices will begin their new term with a landmark case about whether local governments can sue oil companies over damages caused by climate change.
How Climate Change Is Disrupting Summer Travel

The New York Times – Travel:
Once dismissed as occasional inconveniences, climate-related disruptions are now an inescapable fixture of summer travel. How will travelers respond?
These European Cities Say They Have Too Many Tourists. Why Are Their Airports Expanding?

The New York Times – Travel:
Airport expansions in places like Venice, Barcelona and the Spanish island of Mallorca can undermine local efforts to restrain overtourism, and can even enable more tourists to come.
Iran War Will Make Winter More Expensive for Some Americans

The New York Times – Business:
The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the war in Iran.
World Bank Courts Private Financing Amid Global Debt Burden

The New York Times – Business:
The World Bank president, Ajay Banga, has worked to make the development institution a magnet for private capital as donor nations face budget constraints.
A.I. Could Possibly End Humanity. How Are Humans Supposed to Process That?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The technology is far from the only existential risk our species faces. But weighing such cosmic fears can become a mind-bending exercise.
The Iran War Is Pushing Global Coal Use to Record Highs

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Five years after virtually every world leader agreed to “phase down” the burning of coal for climate reasons, the fuel is more widely used than ever.
August Ties for Hottest Month on Record

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Sweltering summer temperatures put last month on par with July 2023 for global warmth, scientists said. More records could be broken in the months ahead.
How the Super Godzilla Monster El Niño Could Actually Affect Your Weather

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Yes, El Niño is unusually powerful this time. But that’s not always a bad thing.
In Nepal and Tibet, Pollution on Glaciers Could Fuel More Flood Disasters

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Darkened by soot from vehicles and factories, the region’s glaciers are absorbing more heat and melting at dangerous rates.
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.