Energy and Environment: ‘It’s a sea change’: How climate went from the back burner to a central issue in this year’s debates

The undeniable link between weather disasters and climate change; Colorado wildfire grows by more than 100,000 acres in a day, forcing hundreds to flee; This is what fuels the West's infernos; Epsilon shatters records as it rapidly intensifies into major hurricane near Bermuda; China delivers diatribe against U.S. climate policies ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Limited time offer: Get one year of digital access for just $29.   View offer Sign up for this newsletter Read online Climate and environmental stories that impact our lives.     (DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images) 'It's a sea change': How climate went from the back burner to a central issue in this year's debates As they face off, Trump and Biden will be asked about climate change for 15 minutes — the longest segment devoted to the topic in any presidential debate. Here's why climate has become a top-tier issue, along with some basic facts for readers ahead of the debate. By Brady Dennis ●  Read more »   The undeniable link between weather disasters and climate change Our Climate Curious columnist answers a question about whether recent wildfires, hurricanes and other weather disasters are connected to climate change. By Sarah Kaplan ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Colorado wildfire grows by more than 100,000 acres in a day, forcing hundreds to flee The East Troublesome Fire, powered by strong winds and dry conditions, tears across Grand County. By Andrew Freedman ●  Read more »   This is what fuels the West's infernos Scorching heat, a thirsty atmosphere and relentless winds: How the North Complex Fire spread so far, so fast. By Sarah Kaplan, John Muyskens, Chris Alcantara and Andrew Freedman ●  Read more »   Epsilon shatters records as it rapidly intensifies into major hurricane near Bermuda It's the fastest-intensifying and strongest late-season storm so far northeast in the Atlantic. By Matthew Cappucci ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   China delivers diatribe against U.S. climate policies Beijing blames Trump's 'negative stance' and 'poor track record' for undermining progress on an international climate accord. By Steven Mufson ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out The Energy 202 for PowerPost's daily guide to energy and environment policy, by reporter Dino Grandoni. Sign up »

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