John Schwartz
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Quiz: Can You Tell a ‘Trump’ Fridge From a ‘Biden’ Fridge?
What the contents of our refrigerators say about our politics — and our assumptions.
John Schwartz
"You guessed 6 times and got 5 correct, for a score of 83 percent. So far, Times readers have made 2,906,347 guesses, correctly matching refrigerators to a family's favored candidate 53 percent of the time." Amazing, engaging project.
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Hurricane Zeta Live Updates: Louisiana Again in Path of a Powerful Storm
The storm, which was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, is expected to make landfall on Wednesday.
These Wetlands Helped Stop Flooding From Sandy. Now a BJ’s May Move In.
A group of Staten Island residents concerned about climate change is challenging the project.
As Climate Disasters Pile Up, a Radical Proposal Gains Traction
The idea of modifying Earth’s atmosphere to cool the planet, once seen as too risky to seriously consider, is attracting new money and attention.
John Schwartz
"We’re facing an existential threat, and we need to look at all the options.... I liken geoengineering to chemotherapy for the planet: If all else is failing, you try it.” The latest from @cflav
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Hospitals Are Reeling Under a 46 Percent Spike in Covid-19 Patients
The number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus has climbed significantly from a month ago, straining cities that have fewer resources to weather the surges.
Hurricane Zeta to become 5th named storm to hit Louisiana in unprecedented season; see latest track
A storm-weary Louisiana is bracing for yet another pummeling from wind, rain and waves on Wednesday evening, when Hurricane Zeta is set to break the state record for storm strikes
How Does Your State Make Electricity?
America isn’t making electricity the way it did two decades ago. Now the future of the nation’s energy mix has become a major election issue.
John Schwartz
“We’re going to continue to see coal plants retire,” said Kate Konschnik of Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions. “The big question now is whether those plants get replaced with gas or cleaner energy.”
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How Trump Maneuvered His Way Out of Trouble in Chicago
When his skyscraper proved a disappointment, Donald Trump defaulted on his loans, sued his bank, got much of the debt forgiven — and largely avoided paying taxes on it.
John Schwartz
Since 2010, Donald Trump's lenders have forgiven about $287 million in debt he failed to repay. A case study in doing business the Trump way from @davidenrich @russbuettner @mmcintire @susannecraig
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Robert Murray, Coal Baron With Clout, Dies at 80
The son of a coal miner, he built a sprawling company, fought government regulations and wielded considerable political influence as a Trump ally.
John Schwartz
Robert E. Murray, the coal baron who supported Donald Trump and gave his administration a wish list that became its to do list on fossil fuels, has died. @iamjohnoliver compared him to “a geriatric Dr. Evil.”
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John Schwartz
Robert E. Murray, the coal baron who supported Donald Trump and gave his administration a wish list that became its to do list on fossil fuels, has died. @iamjohnoliver compared him to “a geriatric Dr. Evil.”
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California Wildfires Grow and Force Thousands to Flee
The Silverado Fire and the Blue Ridge Fire nearly doubled in size overnight, and have forced more evacuations in Irvine and other parts of Orange County.
Revised 'Ike Dike' plan would cost $26.2B, include massive sea gates and 43 miles of sand dunes
The Army Corps of Engineers has released the second draft of proposed coastal barrier that would fundamentally alter the southeast Texas coastline, with massive sea gates across the Houston Ship Channel and 43 miles of dunes and renourished beaches...
As Election Nears, Trump Makes a Final Push Against Climate Science
The administration is imposing new limits on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that would undercut action against global warming.
John Schwartz
Last month, NOAA's chief scientist asked Erik Noble, the new chief of staff, to acknowledge NOAA’s scientific integrity policy. Noble asked "by what authority," and, next day: “You no longer serve as the acting chief scientist for NOAA.” @cflav @LFFriedman
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John Schwartz
In an administration where even uttering the words “climate change” is dangerous, NOAA has, so far, remained remarkably independent in its ability to conduct research about and publicly discuss global warming. That could be changing. @cflav @LFFriedman
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Kushner, Employing Racist Stereotype, Questions if Black Americans ‘Want to Be Successful’
In a “Fox & Friends” interview, President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser also criticized protesters as more concerned with what he called “virtue signaling” than in coming up with “solutions.”
Rallies Are the Core of Trump’s Campaign, and a Font of Lies and Misinformation
A recent rally in Wisconsin was typical. In 90 minutes, President Trump made 131 false or inaccurate statements.
John Schwartz
"...while presidential candidates use political speech that occasionally bends the truth, Mr. Trump is fundamentally different. His falsehoods are the foundation of his campaign rallies and the connective tissue" of his narrative, write @YLindaQiu @shearm
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Exports of Used Cars Are a Pollution Problem, U.N. Warns
Rich countries are sending millions of older, dirtier vehicles abroad, in a trade that’s largely unregulated, even as they mandate cleaner cars at home.
In Madagascar, Endangered Lemurs Find a Private Refuge
Climate change is shifting the habitats of endangered species and requiring conservation scientists to think outside traditional park boundaries.
Japan’s New Leader Sets Ambitious Goal of Carbon Neutrality by 2050
The announcement, coming weeks after a similar pledge by China, will require a major overhaul of the infrastructure in Japan, which remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels.