Tag: United States
Disasters cause long-term health harms, research finds » Yale Climate Connections
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When Superstorm Sandy hit New York City in 2012, Arnab Ghosh was a resident physician at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan.
Months later, when he saw...
Trump Ramps Up the Pressure on Maduro
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela, Ukraine’s bargaining position with Russia, and...
How Far Will Trump’s Pressure Campaign Against the ICC Go?
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. pressure against the International Criminal Court, Australia imposing a social media ban, and increasing...
Deadly Clashes Upend Thailand-Cambodia Cease-Fire
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at renewed fighting between Thailand and Cambodia, minimal progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, and China’s record-breaking...
Flood sensors help NYC residents stay out of dangerous waters » Yale Climate Connections
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Hundreds of sensors mounted to road signs and telephone poles across New York City are gathering data – not about people or traffic, but...
Science educator makes a 7,000-mile journey in an electric SUV » Yale Climate Connections
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Electric vehicle technology has come a long way. But some drivers are still hesitant to take long trips, because they’re worried about finding chargers.
Shrand:...
Modi Walks a Tightrope Between Putin and Trump
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at India’s ties with Russia, U.S.-mediated peace talks between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the...
A regional effort helps Ohio communities step up on climate change » Yale Climate Connections
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Many municipalities want to cut carbon pollution and prepare for climate change. But of the nearly 200 local governments in the Cincinnati area, only...
The policy change that could put more EVs on the road » Yale Climate Connections
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The vast majority of new cars in the U.S. are sold through dealerships.
And in many states, laws to protect dealerships prohibit car companies...
Trump Intensifies Pressure Campaign on Venezuela
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the Trump administration’s pressure campaign against Venezuela, U.S.-led negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war, and...
