British Rainfall Records Extended Back to 1836 Thanks to Covid Lockdowns

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As Britain went into its first Covid lockdown, a scientist asked for help transcribing rainfall records spanning three centuries. Thousands of people online answered the call. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/24/climate/britain-rainfall-historical-data.html

Government Struggles to Respond to Flooding in Australia

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Civilians were largely left to rescue one another as a natural disaster struck Australia. It shows how the authorities are struggling to respond to climate-fueled calamities. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/24/world/australia/lismore-flood.html

How Europe Got Hooked on Russian Gas Despite Reagan’s Warnings

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A Soviet-era pipeline, opposed by the president but supported by the oil and gas industry, set up the dependency that today helps fund the Russian assault on Ukraine. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/23/climate/europe-russia-gas-reagan.html

Victor Fazio, Longtime Democratic Leader in the House, Dies at 79

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Known for his ability to work across the aisle, he represented the Sacramento area from 1979 to 1999 and rose to become chairman of the House Democratic caucus. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/22/us/politics/victor-fazio-dead.html

Will War Make Europe’s Switch to Clean Energy Even Harder?

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A wind turbine factory in Denmark and a coal mine in Poland illustrate the painful policy choices after Russia’s aggression in Ukraine added urgency to the transition to greener energy. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/22/business/economy/ukraine-russia-europe-energy.html

‘OK Doomer’ and the Climate Advocates Who Say It’s Not Too Late

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A growing chorus of young people is focusing on climate solutions. “‘It’s too late’ means ‘I don’t have to do anything, and the responsibility is off me.’” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/22/climate/climate-change-ok-doomer.html

Bitcoin Miners Want to Recast Themselves as Eco-Friendly

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Facing intense criticism, the crypto mining industry is trying to change the view that its energy-guzzling computers are harmful to the climate. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/22/technology/bitcoin-miners-environment-crypto.html

U.N. Chief Warns of ‘Catastrophe’ With Continued Use of Fossil Fuels

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment António Guterres, the United Nations secretary general, said instead of replacing Russian oil, gas and coal, nations must pivot to clean energy. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/21/climate/united-nations-fossil-fuels-climate-crisis.html

There’s a Messaging Battle Right Now Over America’s Energy Future

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate scientists and fossil fuel executives use the same terms when they talk about an energy transition. But they mean starkly different things. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/19/climate/energy-transition-climate-change.html

Ice Skating at a Rink Is Fun. Gliding Through a Forest? Glorious.

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Ottawa’s winter-lovers can now pick among a half-dozen skating trails that wind for miles through the wilderness in and around the city. But climate change threatens the good times. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/19/world/canada/ottawa-ice-skating-trails.html

Tennessee Valley Authority Defies Biden’s Clean Energy Goals

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment President Biden wants electricity generated from wind, solar and other clean sources. The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to invest in fossil fuels instead. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/17/climate/tennessee-valley-authority-biden-climate.html

Internation Energy Agency Says Nations Should Conserve Fuel as Global Energy Crisis Looms

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The International Energy Agency said countries should encourage use of mass transit and car pooling, among other things. That could also help the climate crisis. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/climate/global-energy-crisis-conserve.html

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