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Tim Walz’s Big Climate Ambitions
Minnesota’s governor, Vice President Harris’s new running mate, has put forth one of the most ambitious climate agendas in the country.
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Tropical Storm Debby Is Dangerous Because It Is Slow and Full of Water
Tropical Storm Debby was only briefly a Category 1 hurricane. But a rating can never fully capture how destructive a storm can be.
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It’s a Big Day for a Very Important Oyster
On National Oyster Day, the River Project celebrates a colossal oyster in New York Harbor.
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We Might Have to Pump the Great Lakes to California to Feed America
The United States has no plan for the disruptions that will befall our food systems as critical water supplies dwindle.
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Perfumes, Candles, Toothpaste — Vanilla Is in Everything. And It’s Under Threat.
Vanilla substitutes exist, but there is no replacing the symphonic complexities of the real thing.
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Where Wildfires and Smoke Are Spreading Now
Nearly 90 large fires are raging across the United States, intensifying this year’s fire season. The forecast shows no sign of letting up.
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¿Cómo enfriar el planeta? Este científico tiene un plan arriesgado
David Keith busca poner en marcha intervenciones a gran escala en el planeta, llamadas “geoingeniería”, para combatir el cambio climático. Científicos y ambientalistas lo critican.
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How Does Your State Make Electricity?
There’s been a big shift in how America produces power. Each state has its own story.
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Joe Manchin Is Forcing an Agonizing Trade-Off on Climate Change
His bill moving through the Senate would deliver a win for both renewable energy and fossil fuels.
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Chevron, in Snub to California, to Move Its Headquarters to Houston
The oil company, which already has extensive operations in Texas, has been at odds with California’s elected leaders over the state’s climate and energy policies.
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El virus del Nilo Occidental regresó: esto es lo que hay que saber
Las infecciones, transmitidas principalmente por el mosquito Culex, pueden causar fiebre y fatiga, y suelen alcanzar su punto álgido en agosto y septiembre.
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Inside Azerbaijan, Host of COP29
In Azerbaijan, the causes and effects of climate change are on vivid display and the painful trade-offs needed to fight it are acutely felt.
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At a Mountain Retreat, Wine, Lamb Kebabs and Lots of Climate Talk
Azerbaijan last week convened a special meeting of climate diplomats at a remote resort. A Times reporter was there.
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Can Gouda’s Cheesemakers Stall a Sinking Future?
The small city where the renowned Dutch cheese is made is subsiding as sea levels rise. Experts say the industry may not survive there, even with the ingenuity of the country’s water managers.
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Harris Will Soon Choose a V.P. Where Do Contenders Stand on Climate?
Possible contenders to join the Harris ticket include three governors, a senator concerned by extreme heat and drought, and the current Transportation Secretary.
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Meet the Scientist Who Wants to Alter Earth’s Atmosphere
Critics say even researching the idea is dangerous.
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David Keith Has an Idea to Slow Global Warming: Geoengineering
David Keith wants to spray a pollutant into the sky to block some sunlight. He says the benefits would outweigh the danger.
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What to Know About West Nile Virus: Symptoms and Prevention
Infections, which can cause fever and fatigue, tend to peak in August and September.
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Robot Captures Pictures of the Dotson Ice Shelf in Antarctica
The new images of the melting underside of an ice shelf could help scientists better forecast how the continent is contributing to rising sea levels.
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India’s Deadly Landslides, Explained
The death toll has risen to at least 126 in Kerala State after heavy rain sent huge mudslides through an area known as a tourist destination.
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