Category: Global Warming

Are You Switching to a Heat Pump? We Want to Hear From You.

The New York Times – Business:
Some people in extremely cold areas of the U.S. are switching to heat pumps from oil or gas furnaces. But others are not convinced that these devices are right for them.
How Markets Have Redefined Value and Growth Stocks

The New York Times – Business:
With the exception of Apple, eight tech giants are no longer “pure growth” stocks, while Exxon and Chevron are, a new study says. Our columnist says: Buyer, beware.
Shell’s Profit Soared to $42 Billion in 2022

The New York Times – Business:
The record haul, pushed by high energy prices and a hunger for liquefied natural gas, came as a new chief signaled a more “balanced approach” to renewable energy.
Fashion Weeks are Unsustainable. Can Strict Rules Fix That?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Organizers of Copenhagen Fashion Week have created sustainability requirements for participating designers with the goal of setting a new industry standard.
‘Recession Resilient’ Climate Start-Ups Shine in Tech Downturn

The New York Times – Business:
Tech workers and investors are flocking to start-ups that aim to combat climate change.
How Do Heavy Metals Like Lead Get in Baby Food?

The New York Times – Business:
The problem begins at the farm where plants draw toxins from the soil. There’s no washing them away.
Climate Change May Bring New Era of Trade Wars, as E.U. and U.S. Spar

The New York Times – Business:
Countries are pursuing new solutions to try to mitigate climate change. More trade fights are likely to come hand in hand.
White House Aims to Reflect the Environment in Economic Data

The New York Times – Business:
The Biden administration has set out to measure the economic value of ecosystems, offering new statistics to weigh in policy decisions.
Could Air Someday Power Your Flight? Airlines Are Betting on It.

The New York Times – Travel:
New technologies, including one fuel extracted from the atmosphere itself, could make flying more sustainable. But the challenges are many and the timeline is uncertain.
Bill McKibben and Xiye Bastida, Two Climate Activists 40 Years Apart in Age, on the Movement’s Future

The New York Times – Business:
Bill McKibben published his first book over 20 years before Xiye Bastida was born. But as climate leaders, they agree that “for an activist to have hope is the most important thing.”
In Swiss Alps, Some Wonder What a Future Without Snow May Mean

The New York Times – Travel:
An unusually warm winter has forced a rethink about climate change in areas with lower peaks as ski resorts and sporting events face an uncertain future.
Cooperation on Climate Is Emerging in the Middle East

The New York Times – Business:
After the Abraham Accords, partnerships between companies in Israel and Arab countries have led to the kinds of initiatives that will be on the Davos agenda.