California to Ban the Sale of New Gasoline Cars

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The decision, to take effect by 2035, will very likely speed a wider transition to electric vehicles because many other states follow California’s standards. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/24/climate/california-gas-cars-emissions.html

India, a Dairy Titan, Studies How to Keep Milk Flowing in a Hotter World

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As rising prices draw headlines, Indian scientists are getting creative in an effort to help producers, and animals, adapt. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/24/world/asia/india-climate-change-milk-prices.html

Europe’s Drought Reveals WWII Relics and Bombs in Danube River

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Danube River is running so low on water that the wreckage of German warships, sunk in 1944, has resurfaced, posing a danger to local ship traffic. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/23/world/europe/danube-river-shipwrecks-drought.html

Hungary Fires Its Top Weather Officials After an Inaccurate Forecast

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The National Meteorological Service predicted a severe storm over the weekend, prompting the government to postpone fireworks planned for a national holiday. The weather ended up being calm. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/23/world/europe/hungary-weather-forecast-fireworks.html

It’s Never Too Late to Become an Activist

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Thirteen years ago, Bonnie McKinlay, a former schoolteacher, retired and embraced another passion: climate activism. She’s been arrested four times, but says it’s worth it. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/23/style/its-never-too-late-to-become-an-activist.html

Meeting Emissions Mandates in New York’s Buildings, Explained

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Building owners are scrambling to meet new rules on greenhouse gas emissions. New York’s congressional candidates do the last-minute primary shuffle. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/23/nyregion/meeting-emissions-mandates-in-new-yorks-buildings-explained.html

U.N. Faces Record Humanitarian Aid Shortfall — but Not for Ukrainians

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Soaring needs and wealthy countries’ focus on Ukraine have left aid agencies with too little money to address the world’s other crises, forcing them to cut programs. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/22/world/middleeast/humanitarian-aid-gap-un.html

Expansion of Clean Energy Loans Is ‘Sleeping Giant’ of Climate Bill

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The bill President Biden signed into law recently will greatly expand government loans and loan guarantees for clean energy and automotive projects and businesses. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/22/business/energy-environment/biden-climate-bill-energy-loans.html

The Sunday Read: ‘Can Planting a Trillion New Trees Save the World?’

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment To fight climate change, companies and nonprofits have been promoting worldwide planting campaigns. Getting to a trillion is easier said than done. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/21/podcasts/the-daily/the-sunday-read-can-planting-a-trillion-new-trees-save-the-world.html

Dairy Farmers in the Netherlands Are Up in Arms Over Emission Cuts

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Goals of cutting nitrogen emissions by 50 percent by 2030 have caused an uproar in the Netherlands. Climate activists say the cuts are necessary to preserve nature. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/20/world/europe/netherlands-farmers-protests.html

UPS Drivers Say ‘Brutal’ Heat Is Endangering Their Lives

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As summers have grown hotter, high temperatures inside trucks without air conditioning have also sickened postal carriers and others who deliver America’s packages. A few have died. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/20/business/ups-postal-workers-heat-stroke-deaths.html

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