Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Heavy rainfall, expected to continue through Friday night, brought flooding that drove more than 7,200 people into shelters and damaged property. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/13/world/asia/china-flooding-evacuations.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Historically low runs on the Yukon River have devastating impacts for Alaskans relying on the fish for sustenance and tradition, but Bristol Bay is seeing more sockeye than ever before. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/dining/wild-alaskan-salmon.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment “Automania” airlifts nine cars into the sculpture garden and galleries. But it’s harder now to think of cars as objects of beauty. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/arts/design/automania-moma-review.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Industry has been promoting hydrogen as a reliable, next-generation fuel to power cars, heat homes and generate electricity. It may, in fact, be worse for the climate than previously thought. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/climate/hydrogen-fuel-natural-gas-pollution.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A monitoring station in Sicily reached nearly 120 degrees Fahrenheit. And at least five children were missing as flash floods swept through northern Turkey. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/climate/europe-hottest-temperature-sicily.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A thunderstorm was a mixed blessing: The rain doused some of the smoldering fires, but lightning sparked new ones. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/world/europe/greece-fires-update.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Two sites near Paso Robles farm conscientiously, and both make excellent wines. But in the climate change era, one gets enough rain, the other doesn’t. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/dining/drinks/paso-robles-wine-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate shocks in Brazil and shipping bottlenecks have pushed the price of coffee beans sharply higher. Starbucks says it won’t be affected for more than a year, but small cafes can’t hold off that long. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/business/coffee-prices-higher.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A state agency voted to require many new commercial structures, along with high-rise residential projects, to have solar power and battery storage. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/11/business/energy-environment/california-solar-mandates.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment More than two dozen soldiers who were fighting the fires are among the dead. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/11/world/africa/algeria-fire.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment With more than 165 million Americans under heat alerts this week, we’re on top of the latest extreme weather. Follow here for news on heat waves, wildfires, tropical storms and more. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/11/us/seattle-portland-heat-wave.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The storm is expected to move over Cuba and head northwest into the Gulf of Mexico, near Florida. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/article/tropical-storm-fred-hurricane.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Evia was ravaged by wildfires this week, adding to the list of places that have fallen victim to extreme weather events made worse by climate change and scorching temperatures. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/11/world/europe/greece-wildfires-evia-climate-change-europe.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The blueprint, which would expand health care, provide free preschool and community college, and fund climate change programs, passed along party lines and faces an arduous path ahead. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/11/us/politics/senate-budget-plan.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment At least 25 soldiers were killed saving residents from wildfires ravaging mountain forests and villages east of the capital, he said. The civilian death toll from the blazes rose to at least 17. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/10/world/algerian-soldiers-die-fighting-wildfires-president-says.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Theater and agriculture intersect at Willow Wisp Organic Farm, where an arts collective performs site-specific plays about climate change amid the greenhouses and flower beds. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/10/theater/farm-theater-pennsylvania-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change and other big problems won’t be solved by tech alone. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/10/technology/tech-solutions.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The approval came after months of negotiations and despite deficit concerns, reflecting an appetite in both parties for the long-awaited spending package. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/10/us/politics/infrastructure-bill-passes.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment When temperatures rise, this is the number to keep an eye on. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/article/what-is-the-heat-index.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Leaders of vulnerable countries, as well as activists, said Monday’s blistering United Nations report must galvanize global action. But major emitters are dragging their heels. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/09/climate/climate-change-UN-report.html