Category: Global Warming

Leonardo’s Ferry Left High and Dry by Global Warming and Red Tape

A ferry used to traverse the banks of the Adda River, in northern Italy, but drought and an abundance of bureaucracy has closed it down.
Do You Even Decarbonize, Bro?

‘Decarb bros’ think the best way to combat climate change is to ditch the gloom of earlier environmentalism and focus on what new technology can do.
The Debt Ceiling Debate Is About More Than Debt

Republicans’ opening bid to avert economic catastrophe by raising the nation’s borrowing limit focuses more on energy policy than reducing debt.
U.S. Car Brands Will Benefit Most From Electric Vehicle Tax Breaks

Rules that take effect on Tuesday will limit the $7,500 credits to electric cars made domestically with minerals from the U.S. or trade allies.
What to Know About Buying Electric Cars and the New Emissions Rule

Here is what car buyers need to know about the Biden administration’s proposal to push the auto industry to sell more electric cars.
Automakers Face Test in Reaching U.S. Target for Electric Vehicles

New federal rules are expected to speed the transition to E.V.s, a shift that car companies have embraced but will be challenged to carry out.
The Real-World Costs of the Digital Race for Bitcoin

Bitcoin mines cash in on electricity — by devouring it, selling it, even turning it off — and they cause immense pollution. In many cases, the public pays a price.
Cuando el cambio climático derrite tu relación

Todo iba excelente hasta que le dije que cambiara su lámpara de keroseno por una luz LED.
What You Need to Know About Turbulence on Airplanes

Recent incidents with turbulence during air travel raise questions about this challenging weather phenomenon. Here’s what we know about it and how to stay safe.
A Push to Turn Agriculture and Farm Waste Into Fuel

Climate change provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act have spurred developers to build ambitious renewable energy projects that turn corn into ethanol and manure into methane.
Why Is Finland the Happiest Country on Earth? The Answer Is Complicated.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The Nordic nation has been ranked the happiest country on earth for six consecutive years. But when you talk to individual Finns, the reality is a bit more complicated.
Love Letter: Fueling a Fight

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Two environmentalists fight about the fuel used in a romantic (but carbon-emitting) oil lamp.