Energy and Environment: ‘They are not slowing down’: The rise of billion-dollar disasters

In a New Orleans ward ravaged by climate change, leaders nurture the next generation; The two-week scramble that saved Democrats' climate agenda; The climate bill won't stop global warming. But it will clean the air.; How the Schumer-Manchin climate bill might impact you and change the U.S.; Bikes get slighted in compromise climate deal; Climate deal is a 'baby step,' but world needs bigger action, diplomats say; How the climate bill could save you money and change what you buy; In much of Asia, tiger populations are rebounding; 'Corn sweat' is making the air in the Midwest oppressively muggy; The largest Audubon group yet is changing its name, rebuking an enslaver; Federal office focused on climate change and health has zero funding; Climate change is killing more elephants than poaching, Kenya says; Despite slow start, NOAA still predicts above-average hurricane season; Drought in Mexico leads to water rationing, theft; How two 1-in-1,000 year rain events hit the U.S. in two days; Composting in NYC is hard. Cyclists and a pug named Rocky are helping.; Celebrities use private jets excessively. It's a climate nightmare. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Try four weeks FREE, then $4 every four weeks the next year  Sign up for this newsletter Read online Climate and environmental stories that impact our lives.     'They are not slowing down': The rise of billion-dollar disasters The summer has become prone to some of the most costly annual disasters in the United States, with hurricanes, torrential rainstorms, droughts and wildfires. By Brady Dennis ●  Read more »   In a New Orleans ward ravaged by climate change, leaders nurture the next generation Founded in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, CSED is changing how the Lower 9th Ward prepares for disaster. By Dayana Sarkisova ●  Read more »   The two-week scramble that saved Democrats' climate agenda Inside the private talks and public pressure that led to a deal between Joe Manchin and Charles Schumer. By Tony Romm and Jeff Stein ●  Read more »   The climate bill won't stop global warming. But it will clean the air. While Earth will remain stubborn, experts say that many Americans would in the coming years see their lives noticeably change because of the legislation. Analysis ●  By Chris Mooney ●  Read more »   How the Schumer-Manchin climate bill might impact you and change the U.S. The package, if smaller than Democrats' initial ambitions, would transform huge sectors of the U.S. economy and affect millions of Americans. By Jeff Stein, Maxine Joselow and Rachel Roubein ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Bikes get slighted in compromise climate deal A pair of provisions designed to supercharge the sale and use of both traditional bikes and battery-powered ones were dropped from the surprise climate deal. By Dino Grandoni ●  Read more »   Climate deal is a 'baby step,' but world needs bigger action, diplomats say The absence of cash to support climate efforts outside U.S. borders has some international policymakers and activists frustrated. By Michael Birnbaum and Sarah Kaplan ●  Read more »   How the climate bill could save you money and change what you buy The deal includes a slew of incentives, like tax credits for electric vehicles and sustainable home improvements, that could help those wanting to make greener choices. By Allyson Chiu ●  Read more »   In much of Asia, tiger populations are rebounding Nepal announced tiger numbers are up within the country's borders. By Dino Grandoni ●  Read more »   'Corn sweat' is making the air in the Midwest oppressively muggy Corn contributes substantial moisture to the atmosphere during the heart of summer each year. By Barb Mayes Boustead  ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The largest Audubon group yet is changing its name, rebuking an enslaver Seattle Audubon says its namesake, John James Audubon, an ardent proponent of slavery, does not fit its values of diversity and inclusion. By Darryl Fears ●  Read more »   Federal office focused on climate change and health has zero funding Nearly a year after the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity was launched, it has yet to receive any money, despite worsening climate disasters. By Maxine Joselow ●  Read more »   Climate change is killing more elephants than poaching, Kenya says The African country is experiencing its worst drought in 40 years, and the dried-out carcasses of elephants are being found in national parks. By Jennifer Hassan ●  Read more »   Despite slow start, NOAA still predicts above-average hurricane season The agency hasn't wavered on its prediction for a busy season in the Atlantic, including 3 to 5 major hurricanes By Matthew Cappucci ●  Read more »   Drought in Mexico leads to water rationing, theft With little relief in sight, a crisis has emerged: The struggle for water has driven people to frustration and even acts of desperation. By Karina Tsui and Alejandra Ibarra Chaoul ●  Read more »   How two 1-in-1,000 year rain events hit the U.S. in two days The same dangerous atmospheric setup — intensified by climate change — spurred the back-to-back devastating deluges in St. Louis and eastern Kentucky. By Jacob Feuerstein ●  Read more »   Composting in NYC is hard. Cyclists and a pug named Rocky are helping. Composting is one of the best ways local governments can fight climate change — and some in New York City are pushing to make it universal. By Meghan McDonough and Rengim Mutevellioglu ●  Read more »   Celebrities use private jets excessively. It's a climate nightmare. Celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Kylie Jenner and Drake have faced criticism after flight tracking data showed that their emissions-spewing private jets logged frequent trips, including some that were less than 20 minutes. By Allyson Chiu ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for news to help you stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Sign up »

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