Tonight's climate catch up
The UN says El Niño is likely returning soon, which could lead to some extreme weather. It is worth keeping an eye on.
Prepare for imminent return of El Niño, UN warns
UN agency predicts phenomenon that supercharges weather extremes has 80% chance of forming before September
Ajit Niranjan
New York is revising its climate goals to balance carbon cuts with affordability.
Affordability Politics Took On New York’s Climate Law — and Won
Rob gets into the latest state-level policy developments with Heatmap’s own Emily Pontecorvo.
Robinson Meyer
Six states are taking the Trump administration to court over a deal to cancel wind farm plans off New York and North Carolina.
Six states sue Trump administration over deal to kill windfarm project
State attorneys general argue $1bn deal to terminate major offshore wind lease off the coast of New York is unlawful
Dharna Noor
Europe could find half the critical raw materials it needs by 2050 in its own waste.
To complete its green transition, Europe should mine its own trash
Lithium in old batteries. Cobalt in discarded electronics. The rare earths in retired wind turbines. A landmark EU-funded study finds these buried materials could supply over half of what the clean energy economy will need.
Sarah DeWeerdt
Colorado River reservoirs could run nearly dry if this winter stays warm. Even a big snowpack may only offer a short reprieve.
Colorado River Faces ‘Devastating Consequences’ If Another Dry Winter Lands, Experts Warn - Inside Climate News
Even a huge snowpack during the coming winter would only give the river basin states less than two years of storage before reservoirs returned to historic lows.
Derek Harrison
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