Published by The New York Times Science & Environment 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. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/22/business/dealbook/extreme-heat-climate-investment.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In an era of drought, turning treated wastewater into drinking water may be the future. Utility companies are working with breweries to get people past the “ick factor.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/22/business/beer-recycled-wastewater.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Japan says that by blending ammonia with coal in its boilers, it can make coal less damaging to the planet. But the technology faces many hurdles. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/22/world/asia/japan-coal-renewable-energy-ammonia.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Gas flares and leaking pipelines from Venezuela’s once-booming oil industry, hobbled by U.S. sanctions and mismanagement, are polluting towns and a major lake. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/22/world/americas/venezuela-oil-energy-environment.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Researchers examined the diets of 55,500 people and found that vegans are responsible for 75 percent less in greenhouse gases than meat-eaters. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/climate/diet-vegan-meat-emissions.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Canada’s record-breaking wildfire season shows the need to shift from suppressing fires to preventing them as fires become more difficult to combat. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/world/canada/canada-wildfire-fighting.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Security guards and others say the extreme temperatures in Athens and at other historical sites are dangerous for them and for tourists. The employees are stopping work at noon at least for now. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/world/europe/greece-acropolis-closed-strike-heat.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment “We have stopped eating tomatoes in salad,” one shopper said, “and we are not making any tomato-based vegetable dishes.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/world/asia/india-tomatoes-shortages-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The research shows that the first atomic bomb explosion’s effects had been underestimated, and could help more “downwinders” press for federal compensation. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/science/trinity-nuclear-test-atomic-bomb-oppenheimer.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A 661-pound stingray caught in the Mekong was tagged and tracked. The data is giving scientists new insight into a fragile ecosystem. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/climate/giant-stingray-mekong-river.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In Asia, Europe and the United States, records are shattering, and forecasters say there’s no respite in sight. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/world/asia/record-heat-wave-flooding-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The artificial pond in Morningside Park, on the site where Columbia University once tried to build a gym, has been covered with toxic algae for years. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/nyregion/algae-morningside-park-pond.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A rediscovered sample of frozen sediment, collected more than 50 years ago, highlights the vulnerability of Greenland’s ice sheet to a warming climate. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/science/climate-greenland-ice-sheet.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In its monthly call, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration analyzed how June’s temperatures stacked up and said it expects August to continue the trend. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/climate/hottest-june-in-history-noaa.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The royalty rates paid by oil, gas and coal companies for the right to drill and mine on land owned by the public have not changed since 1920. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/climate/biden-drilling-federal-lands.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The White House aimed for a race-neutral environmental justice strategy, but a new analysis questions whether the program can actually achieve its goals. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/climate/justice40-pollution-environmental-justice.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment “It drains your brain. It slows your cognitive function. You’re overwhelmed.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/climate/how-extreme-heat-affects-workers-and-the-economy.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The past few weeks have him even more worried than usual. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/climate/al-gore-on-extreme-heat-and-the-fight-against-fossil-fuels.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment While pledging to reduce carbon emissions, the country is greatly increasing its use of the fossil fuel to generate electricity. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/business/china-coal-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In meeting with Henry Kissinger, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is turning to American contacts outside the Biden administration to try to influence Washington’s thinking on China. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/world/asia/china-kissinger-visit-us.html