Climate Scientists Troubled

Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists

Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.

Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse

Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists

Warren Washington, Groundbreaking Climate Scientist, Dies at 88

He invented a computer model that made it possible to measure human-induced climate change. He also helped break a color barrier in science.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Climate change worsened deadly Nepal floods, scientists say

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Russia’s Warming Arctic Is a Climate Threat. War Has Shut Scientists Out of It.

Climate science has been stymied as Russia continues its war in Ukraine. The stalled work threatens to leave the West without a clear picture of how fast the Earth is heating up.

World - The New York Times - October 22

JP Morgan Chase Brings Back Climate Scientist Adviser

Sarah Kapnick, former chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), rejoins the bank to provide counsel on climate issues.

Business - Inc. - October 22

In Climate Fight, Scientists Tinker With Bacteria to Replace Corn Fertilizer

By tweaking the DNA of bacteria, scientists aim to cut the use of chemical fertilizers that are worsening global warming. Some worry about unintended consequences.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

‘We have emotions too’: Climate scientists respond to attacks on objectivity

Researchers criticised and gaslighted after sharing fears with Guardian say acknowledging feelings is critical to their work. Climate scientists who were mocked and gaslighted after speaking up ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Ultra-rich using jets like taxis, climate scientists warn

Researchers worked out the amount of planet-warming gas released by private jets over four years.

Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’

At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia. Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Scientists warn that a key Atlantic current could collapse, among other climate tipping points

A report describes the dire state of Earth’s snow and ice, suggesting that several major climate tipping points are more likely to be reached than previously thought.

'Hope and fear' and 'bigly trouble'

The US presidential election dominates Wednesday's front pages as the world waits to hear who won.

'That performance would not have troubled Australia'

Shaun Wane says his England team "need to be better" despite opening their two-Test series against Samoa with a 34-18 victory - saying their performance "would not have troubled Australia".

Double trouble and dancing troupes: Africa's top shots

World - Yahoo News - October 18

A series of skirmishes among House Republicans is poised to reshape Washington

Retirements, term limits and leadership ambitions are opening up a slew of top panel spots on the House Republican side next year.

Politics - Politico - October 24

The trouble with Pedro Sánchez’s ‘maverick’ foreign policy

Spanish premier’s swerves on international stage yield dividends in domestic politics

World - Financial Times - October 27

India's growing influence means trouble for China’s alliance

India is becoming more important, something not good for China.

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Trump’s trade remedies reflect America’s troubled reality

Our partners shouldn’t blame us for a shift aimed at solving the problems they have caused

World - Financial Times - November 1

Goldman slashes European growth forecasts on Trump trouble

Elections have consequences

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

The 2 Undefeated College Football Teams in Trouble This Weekend

Indiana and Army are enjoying dream seasons. That might not last past Saturday, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos

In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.

The brain collector: the scientist unravelling the mysteries of grey matter

Using cutting-edge methods, Alexandra Morton-Hayward is cracking the secrets of ancient brains – even as hers betrays her. Alexandra Morton-Hayward, a 35-year-old mortician turned molecular ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

WATCH: Scientists develop flying shopping cart

Researchers in South Korea have developed a drone-based flying shopping cart that can go where no cart has gone before.

Scientists develop DNA technology in data storage breakthrough

Genetic code technique for preserving huge amounts of digital information could be ‘cheaper than hard drives’

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists

World - Yahoo News - November 2

The Rebellious Scientist Who Made Kamala Harris

The presidential candidate’s mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, was a breast cancer researcher whose egalitarian politics often bucked a patriarchal lab culture.

Health - The New York Times - 6 days ago

2024 set to be hottest year on record, scientists say

Climate scientists say 2024 is likely to be the hottest year ever on record. The announcement comes just ahead of the COP29 climate summit. Tina Kraus reports.

The Climate Election: Immigration, explained

Immigration remains among the top concerns for voters in the 2024 election. But when it comes to policy, many ignore a key reason why people are forced to leave their homes — climate change. ...

The Climate Election: The economy, explained

The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study ...

The Climate Election: Mining, explained

Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North ...

The Climate Election: Transportation, explained

Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the ...

Managing Climate Change

At the UN COP29 climate talks in Baku negotiators gear up to agree a new finance target. Plus: prospects for a carbon market framework; what Trump win means for Biden’s green bill; China’s ...

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Here’s Why NASA Sidelined Boeing’s Troubled Space Capsule for a Year

The space industry is changing, making more room for private companies. SpaceX is a big player, but some startups are trying to be part of plans for the International Space Station’s replacement.

Business - Inc. - October 17

VW fined by UK regulator for treatment of customers in financial trouble

Carmaker’s lending arm hit with £5.4mn penalty and agrees to pay £21.5mn to 110,000 borrowers

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Professors in Trouble Over Protests Wonder if Academic Freedom Is Dying

Universities have cracked down on professors for pro-Palestinian activism, saying they are protecting students and tamping down on hate speech. Faculty members say punishments have put a “chill in ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

'Deeply troubling': Harris slams Trump's reported praise of Hitler while in office

Vice President Harris condemned former President Trump after his former chief of staff John Kelly said he praised Adolf Hitler while in office. Harris claimed Trump was pursuing "unchecked power" ...

Politics - NBC News - October 23

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