Paris is burning. So why won’t Europeans embrace AC?
Even record-setting temperatures can’t melt the continent’s reluctance to install cooling technology.
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Europe's drought dries up rivers, kills fish, shrivels crops
Once, a river ran through it. Now, white dust and thousands of dead fish cover the wide trench that winds amid rows of trees in France’s Burgundy region in what was the Tille River in the village of Lux.
Climate change may make fires in Newfoundland more common
Forest fires that have been burning for more than two weeks in central Newfoundland could be a sign of what’s to come as the province feels the impacts of climate change, a local climatologist says.
New climate bill pushes U.S. toward cheap, clean energy
After decades of inaction in the face of escalating natural disasters and sustained global warming, Congress hopes to make clean energy so cheap in all aspects of life that it’s nearly irresistible. The House is poised to pass a transformative bill on Friday, August 12, 2022, that would provide the most spending to fight climate change by any one nation ever in a single push.
When temperatures are hellish, doing nothing can be a lifesaver
A break in the middle of the day can give us a chance to rest — as well as reduce our toll on the planet.
Environmental groups call on feds to review proposed LNG facility in Nova Scotia
The Goldboro LNG project is set to liquify natural gas piped in from Alberta before it’s shipped off to Europe. Opponents argue the proposition needs more environmental scrutiny.
African wildlife parks under threat from climate change
Africa’s national parks, home to thousands of wildlife species such as lions, elephants and buffaloes, are increasingly threatened by below−average rainfall and new infrastructure projects, stressing habitats and the species that rely on them.
Bill boosts U.S. climate credibility causing advocates to say, 'We're back baby'
After a moment when hopes dimmed that the United States could become an international leader on climate change, legislation that Congress is poised to approve could rejuvenate the country’s reputation and bolster its efforts to push other nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions more quickly.
Last ice age really did a number on eelgrass
The ice age left eelgrass in the Atlantic Ocean with less genetic diversity than eelgrass in the Pacific, which could constrain its future adaptability.
Mining for rare earth metals takes an ugly toll on Myanmar's environment
The birds no longer sing. The fish no longer swim in rivers that have turned a murky brown. The animals do not roam, and the cows are sometimes found dead.
While Europe sweats, people in this tiny African kingdom are strapping on skis
While millions across Europe sweat through a summer of record−breaking heat, they’re skiing in Africa.
Tax credit bill for all 'North American' electric vehicles passes in U.S. Senate
The new plan to encourage Americans to buy more electric vehicles built in North America, instead of just the United States, has cleared its tallest hurdle.
UN chief urges nuke powers to recommit to no-first-use pledge
United Nations Secretary−General Antonio Guterres on Monday, August 8, 2022 warned that the nuclear arms race has returned amid growing international tension.
More power on less land: The push to shrink solar’s footprint
With the drive for renewables leading to land-use conflicts, building highly efficient utility-scale solar farms on ever-smaller tracts of land has become a top priority. New approaches range from installing PV arrays that take up less space to growing crops between rows of panels.
Jean Charest got his final debate audience, but will he attract enough supporters?
Jean Charest compared opponents who didn't show up to the federal Conservatives' final leadership debate to fish not wanting to swim.