Extreme Heat Shows the Need for Another Kind of Climate Investment
Almost all climate finance focuses on mitigating climate change. But money is increasingly pouring in to helping people adapt to the effects of global warming.
China’s Addiction to Coal Deepens in the Heat
While pledging to reduce carbon emissions, the country is greatly increasing its use of the fossil fuel to generate electricity.
The Economic Fallout From Extreme Heat Will Rise Over Time
Among the costs of very high temperatures: reduced labor productivity, damaged crops, higher mortality rates, trade disruption and dampened investment.
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A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts
Some energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them.