United Nations Plastic Treaty Talks End Without Deal
Countries failed to bridge wide gaps on whether the world should limit plastic manufacturing and restrict the use of harmful plastic chemicals.
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Flash Floods in Pakistan Kill at Least 150 People in a Single Day
The country has endured heavier rain during monsoon seasons, which scientists have attributed to climate change. The authorities said that at least 194 people died on Friday.
Echoes of Old Walls Appear, Briefly, in Britain’s Arid Soil
Unusually dry conditions are revealing the outlines of old walls at British historical sites. Climate change is making the lines, called “parchmarks,” more frequently visible.
How China Went From Clean Energy Copycat to Global Innovator
A surge in high quality research and patent applications has cemented China’s dominance in the industry.
Juneau Floods As Mendenhall Glacier Melts
An overflowing glacial lake caused a surge in the Mendenhall River on Wednesday, prompting flood alerts and evacuations in Juneau.
Beijing Evacuated Thousands Before Deadly Floods, but Not a Nursing Home
The recent flooding that killed 31 in a single nursing home exposed flaws in emergency planning as China braces for more extreme and unpredictable weather.
As Europe’s Heat Waves Intensify, France Bickers About Air-Conditioning
As heat waves batter Europe, the need (or not) for air-conditioning has become part of the political tug of war in France between the right and the left.
Trump Cracks Down on Bird Deaths, but Only From Wind Turbines
Critics accused the administration of a double standard, trying to stop wind projects because of potential bald eagle deaths while easing rules for oil and gas companies.
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the Florida Everglades Is Testing Environmental Law
Officials building a Florida detention center appear to be skipping environmental reviews made mandatory decades ago after a fight over an airport at the very same spot.
How a Carbon Tax Plan in Europe Survived (Mostly)
Austria tried a combination of taxes and rebates to reduce emissions.