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.
Category: Global Warming
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The Iran War Is Pushing Global Coal Use to Record Highs
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.