Mexico’s Drought: Country Faces a Water Emergency

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Nearly two-thirds of the country’s municipalities are facing a water shortage. In Monterrey, a major economic hub, the government delivers water daily to 400 neighborhoods. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/03/world/americas/mexico-drought-monterrey-water.html

California’s McKinney Fire: Two More Die, Bringing Total to Four

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The fire, which began Friday in the Klamath National Forest in Siskiyou County, Calif., has burned more than 56,000 acres and prompted evacuations for thousands of people. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/02/us/california-fire-mckinney-deaths.html

How Hot and Humid Singapore Is Trying to Cool Itself Down

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment With the help of a mobile cart named “Smarty,” researchers are trying to tackle the challenge of urban heat through a program that the government says could be a model for other countries. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/01/world/asia/singapore-cooling-heat-climate.html

Manchin Won a Pledge From Democrats to Finish a Contested Pipeline

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment To cement the senator’s support for a climate and tax package, party leaders promised to pass a law to complete the line and to prioritize some other fossil fuel projects. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/01/climate/manchin-climate-mountain-valley-pipeline.html

To Slow World Hunger, It Will Take More Than Ukrainian Grain Exports

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The departure of a grain-filled vessel from Odesa was hailed as a victory against global hunger. But experts say the crisis is so big that no single advance can reverse it. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/01/world/africa/ukraine-grain-world-hunger.html

Pacific Northwest Restaurants Struggle During Heat Wave

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Punishing heat has owners closing early, canceling outdoor dining and wondering about their future in a region where air-conditioning is not the norm. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/29/dining/pacific-northwest-restaurants-struggle-as-temperatures-spike.html

Biden Savors Much-Needed Victories. But Will the Highs Overshadow the Lows?

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment With the midterm elections around the corner, the challenge for President Biden is to make sure his latest successes resonate with Americans who remain deeply skeptical about the future. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/30/us/politics/biden-inflation-economy-approval.html

Climate Bill ‘Transformative’ for Auto and Energy Industries

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Senate’s proposal aims to accelerate electric car sales and promote domestic battery manufacturing at China’s expense. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/29/business/energy-environment/climate-bill-electric-cars-energy.html

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