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Amanda Little speaks at TED@Dell, October 22, 2020. Photo courtesy of TED.

Amanda Little: What Is The Future Of Our Food?

8:26am September 03, 2021

How should we ethically feed our world? Are we supposed to return to organic pastoral practices or trust new technology? Journalist Amanda Little believes the answer lies in the middle.

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Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has called on Democrats to pause the effort to push through a $3.5 trillion budget.

Manchin Calls On Democrats To Hit Pause On The $3.5 Trillion Budget Package

9:59pm September 02, 2021

by Alana Wise

The conservative West Virginia Democrat called on Democrats to take a "strategic pause" in advancing the $3.5 trillion budget, putting in peril President Biden's spending agenda.

Left: A firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service battles the advancing Caldor Fire on Aug. 28, in Strawberry, Calif. Right: Marlon Maldonado helps his wife and child into a boat to travel to their home after it flooded during Hurricane Ida on Aug. 31, in

Our Future On A Hotter Planet Means More Climate Disasters Happening Simultaneously

6:26pm September 02, 2021

by Dan Charles

Simultaneous disasters, like the wildfires in California and Hurricane Ida this week, are happening more often as the planet heats up. Emergency managers are preparing for that future.

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Dozens Dead After Ida Remnants Flooded Areas Of The Northeast

6:25pm September 02, 2021

by Hansi Lo Wang

The remnants of Hurricane Ida have soaked the Northeast, causing widespread flooding and power outages in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, causing multiple deaths in the region.

Rescuers carry a boat into the subway in Zhengzhou, China, in July after flash floods trapped passengers underground.

Science

NYC's Subway Flooding Isn't A Fluke. It's The Reality For Cities In A Warming World

5:10pm September 02, 2021

by Rebecca Hersher

Underground trains are incredibly susceptible to flooding from climate-driven extreme rain and sea level rise. Cities around the world are racing to adapt their transit systems.

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New York City Official Talks Flooding And The Future Of Climate Change

4:54pm September 02, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jainey K. Bavishi, director of the New York City Mayor's Office of Resiliency, on recent flooding and how the city can prepare for weather events caused by climate change.

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Tens Of Thousands Still Don't Have Power After Hurricane Ida As Evacuations Continue

4:54pm September 02, 2021

by Debbie Elliott

Authorities in Louisiana are scrambling to evacuate the most vulnerable people out of life-threatening conditions left by Hurricane Ida. They're being taken to places with power, water and food.

It Could Be Weeks Until Caldor Fire Is Contained And More Than 50,000 Can Return Home

4:54pm September 02, 2021

by Kirk Siegler

Around 50,000 rapidly evacuated Lake Tahoe on Monday. Many shelters are full, and hotel rooms are scarce and pricey. Some older evacuees are stressed and worried about how long this crisis will last.

In this photo provided by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry attends a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi via video link in Tianjin, China, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. Wang warned Kerry on Wednesd

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U.S. Envoy Kerry Says China Is Crucial To Handling The Climate Crisis

8:14am September 02, 2021

by The Associated Press

China is the world's largest carbon emitter, after the U.S., producing an estimated 27% of global greenhouse gases. Kerry is in the country for talks on stronger efforts to curb rising temperatures.

Environment

Power Grids Feel The Pressure Of Intense Storms Driven By Climate Change

6:57am September 02, 2021

by Jeff Brady

Hurricane Ida destroyed major transmission towers designed to withstand strong winds. As President Biden pursues a massive grid buildout, energy infrastructure will need to be more climate resilient.