Category: Global Warming

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

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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

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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

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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.
In a Summer of Climate Misery, Businesses Confront the Need to Adapt

The New York Times – Business:
Repeated heat waves, wildfires, droughts and storms are solidifying the understanding that new investments are unavoidable.
Extreme Heat Comes for the Red Chile Capital of Pakistan

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The traditional ways of cultivating the peppers may not survive the challenges of climate change and soaring costs, so Pakistani farmers are trying to adapt.
Butterflies Take Flight in Face of Climate Change and Extreme Weather

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In 32 of the countries included in a recent study, at least a quarter of the native butterfly species had moved to new areas.
Climate Change Comes to Sesame Street

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An episode this week focuses on the dangerous effects of warming, without mentioning climate change.
Trump’s Push for More A.I. Data Centers Will Mean Major Air Pollution

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Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

The New York Times – Business:
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
How Climate Change and Tariffs Help China Raise More Cattle

The New York Times – Business:
As increased rain makes grasslands and cornfields possible in areas that once were deserts, the world’s largest beef importer is becoming more self-reliant by expanding domestic herds.
Can Some Very Tiny Particles Cool the Planet? One Tech Company Says Yes.

The New York Times – Business:
Stardust Solutions says its tiny spheres can reflect the sun’s rays without harming people or the environment. Critics say private companies have no business altering Earth’s atmosphere.