Some environmentalists question using plastic to address rising temperatures.
Category: Global Warming
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Hockey Rinks Turn to Plastic Ice as Planet Warms
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Republicans Seek Protections for Oil Giants Against Climate Lawsuits
The New York Times – Business:Utah passed a law to insulate oil companies against efforts to make them pay for their role in global warming. A nationwide version is in the works.
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The Fragile Hope for Salmon Recovery in Maine
The New York Times – Business:A long-term project to remove or modify dams may clear the way for endangered wild Atlantic salmon to swim freely up to the Sandy River. But it faces opposition from business and lawmakers.
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A Crisis in the Alps: Airbnb, Climate Change and Americans
The New York Times – Business:The mountains’ resort towns have reached an inflection point, facing changes that threaten their cultures and even survival, as demand for short-term rentals reshapes the landscape.
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Uber Taking Steps to Expand Number of EV Chargers Near Its Drivers
The New York Times – Business:The company said it would encourage companies that operated chargers to install them in neighborhoods where its drivers lived and work.
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Trump Administration Ends Credit for Start-Stop Feature in Cars
The New York Times – Business:Manufacturers will no longer get a credit toward vehicle emissions standards by installing engines that automatically stop at red lights.
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Balenciaga Goes Where Fashion Hasn’t Dared Go Before
In the show of the season, the brand takes on the war in Ukraine. Valentino embraces love. And Givenchy buckles down.
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The New Wild Card on Travelers’ Itineraries: Uncertainty
Politics, military action and climate change have increased risk for destinations that once seemed like sure bets, forcing travelers to change how they plan.
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As Davos Convenes, Deference to Trump Has Replaced Everything
The traditional rhetoric of the World Economic Forum centered on global integration, climate change and international cooperation. Not anymore.
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State and Federal Lawmakers Want Data Centers to Pay More for Energy
Many proposals have been introduced, but there is little consensus among governors, Congress members and tech executives about exactly how much the companies behind data centers should pay for electricity.
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Supreme Court Grapples With Louisiana Coastal Lawsuits Against Oil Companies
The justices heard arguments over whether oil companies sued by Louisiana could move the cases from state to federal court, a venue thought to be friendlier to corporate interests.