Climate Law a ‘Game Changer’ for Highways and Bridges

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Through a combination of tax credits and direct funding, the Inflation Reduction Act aims to increase the manufacturing of sustainable materials used in infrastructure projects. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/06/business/climate-law-sustainable-infrastructure.html

It Was War. Then, a Rancher’s Truce With Some Pesky Beavers Paid Off.

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The ‘highly skilled environmental engineers’ can help to store precious water and rejuvenate land ravaged by climate change. Just don’t dynamite their homes. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/06/climate/climate-change-beavers.html

Climate Change Is Ravaging the Colorado River. There’s a Model to Avert the Worst.

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Success in the Yakima River Basin in Washington holds lessons for the seven states at war over water in the American West. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/05/climate/colorado-river-yakima-lessons-climate.html

India’s Electric Vehicle Push Is Riding on Mopeds and Rickshaws

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The country’s success with two- and three-wheeled vehicles that sell for as little as $1,000 could be a template for other developing countries. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/04/business/energy-environment/india-electric-vehicles-moped-rickshaw.html

How Climate Change Is Changing What We Wear

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A climate reporter in Washington set out to test clothes designed for keeping cool. He found a few good (but pricey) options, along with some questionable claims. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/03/climate/cooling-clothes-climate-change.html

Dressing for Hot: How a Warming Planet Is Changing What We Wear

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A climate reporter in Washington set out to test clothes designed for keeping cool. He found a few good (but pricey) options, along with some questionable claims. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/03/climate/dressing-for-hot-how-a-warming-planet-is-changing-what-we-wear.html

John Podesta to Oversee $370 Billion in U.S. Climate Spending

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Mr. Podesta, a Democratic stalwart, will oversee $370 billion in clean energy investments. Gina McCarthy, the president’s domestic climate adviser, is stepping down. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/02/climate/john-podesta-climate-biden.html

Book Review: ‘Birds of Maine,’ by Michael DeForge

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment “Birds of Maine,” about a colony of birds fleeing disaster, showcases Michael DeForge’s trademark blend of the enigmatic and the ridiculous. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/02/books/review/after-a-climate-catastrophe-these-birds-flocked-to-the-moon.html

Amid Heat Wave, California Asks Electric Vehicle Owners to Limit Charging

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Critics of the state’s push to end reliance on gas-powered vehicles seized on the news. But environmentalists said the extreme weather underscored the need for the E.V. transition. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/01/us/california-heat-wave-flex-alert-ac-ev-charging.html

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