Congo to Auction Off Oil and Gas Blocks In a Step Back for Climate Change

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Peatlands and rainforests in the Congo Basin protect the planet by storing carbon. Now, in a giant leap backward for the climate, they’re being auctioned off for drilling. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/24/world/africa/congo-oil-gas-auction.html

Pakistan’s Deadly Flood Season Worsened by Climate Change and Bad Infrastructure

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Monsoon rains have devastated Pakistan’s economic hub, Karachi, adding urgency to pleas to better equip cities to handle more frequent extreme weather. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/24/world/asia/pakistan-monsoon-floods.html

How the Government Is Failing Americans Uprooted by Natural Disaster

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change is creating a growing class of displaced Americans, and the federal government is struggling to decide how to help them. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/23/climate/natural-disaster-relief-fema.html

Patrick J. Michaels, Vocal Outlier on Climate Change, Dies at 72

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment He thought the conversation around global warming was alarmist, and his scientific credentials made him a go-to expert for those who played down the threat. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/22/climate/patrick-j-michaels-dead.html

The Cooling Problem

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Air-conditioners reduce heat stress but also guzzle energy. We’ll explain how it’s possible to keep people cool, including those most at risk, without cooking the planet. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/22/climate/air-conditioning.html

A Painful Deadline Nears as Colorado River Reservoirs Run Critically Low

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The federal government has told states to agree on urgent water cuts to ensure dams can keep generating power. Researchers say reductions once considered “unthinkable” may be necessary in the long term. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/21/climate/colorado-river-water-cuts.html

Ford increases its battery supply to meet its electric-vehicle goals.

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The automaker said it had reached deals to acquire more battery packs in its push to produce 600,000 electric vehicles a year by the end of 2023. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/21/business/ford-electric-vehicle-battery-china.html

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