March 2023 – Climate Desk

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High Country News

How Do You Keep Migrating Birds Off a Giant Toxic Lake?

Engineers struggled to keep snow geese away from Montana’s deadly Superfund site, but ecologists have a new plan.

Sarah Trent · March 31, 2023
Grist

How Climate Change Made the Mississippi Tornadoes More Likely

A new study explores the link between rising temperatures and more deadly tornadoes.

Siri Chilukuri · March 30, 2023
Guardian

US Offers Up an Italy-Sized Chunk of the Gulf for Oil Drilling

It's the latest blow to Joe Biden’s reputation as America's "climate president."

Oliver Milman · March 29, 2023
Canada's National Observer

Canada Forks Over $420 Million to Protect the Great Lakes

The lakes shelter thousands of species and provide water for more than 40 million people.

Natasha Bulowski · March 28, 2023
Grist

How the Natural Gas Industry Cozies Up to Utility Regulators

Sponsorships, stacked panels, dance parties: Inside utilities' campaign to convince regulators of the bright future for natural gas.

Emily Pontecorvo · March 27, 2023
Guardian

Deep-Sea Mining for Rare Metals Will Destroy Ecosystems, Say Scientists

Businesses want to trawl for nickel, manganese and cobalt to build electric cars and windfarms.

Robin McKie · March 26, 2023
Slate

“Fvck You Biden”: Gen Z Is Really Coming for Biden on TikTok

Anger is boiling over after the president gave the Willow Project the green light.

Nitish Pahwa · March 25, 2023
Slate

The Bush-Era Memos Behind Biden’s Drilling Decision

How will Willow affect polar bears? The Fish and Wildlife Service overlooked an important angle.

Meg Duff · March 24, 2023
Grist

In East Kentucky, Timely Weather Forecasts are a Matter of Life and Death

Weather alerts can save lives — but you have to have a good internet connection.

Anya Slepyan & Claire Carlson · March 23, 2023
Grist

Climate Change Could Spur Severe Economic Losses, White House Says

Administration economists warn rising temperatures imperil infrastructure, insurance programs, and health.

Zoya Teirstein · March 22, 2023
High Country News

The Natural Gas Pushback

Local communities want to electrify, but gas interests have other ideas.

Nick Bowlin · March 21, 2023
Guardian

Scientists Issue “Final Warning” on Climate: Act Now or It’s Too Late

IPCC report says only swift and drastic action can avert irrevocable damage.

Fiona Harvey · March 20, 2023