The New York Times – On the Runway:
With surrounding towns in southwestern France evacuated and fire still spreading rapidly, several thousand are sheltering in the city, unsure what will become of their homes.
Category: Global Warming
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What to Know About the Deadly Wildfires Raging in Western Europe
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Hundreds of thousands of people in France and Spain have been forced to evacuate from huge blazes fueled by soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.
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Twenty Years After His Film, Al Gore Tweaks the Climate Script
The New York Times – Film:
Mr. Gore is still giving the slide show that “An Inconvenient Truth” was built around, but with changes that reflect a shift in the discussion of climate change.
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A Rocky, Snow-Barren Ski Season Concludes in Colorado
The New York Times – Travel:
Faced with a devastating snow drought and record-high March temperatures, some resorts closed early. But at Aspen Mountain, die-hards celebrated the last day of the season on Sunday.
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A Crisis in the Alps: Airbnb, Climate Change and Americans
The New York Times – Travel:
The mountains’ resort towns have reached an inflection point, facing changes that threaten their cultures and even survival, as demand for short-term rentals reshapes the landscape.
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The Latest Victim of a Snowless West: Dog Sledding
The New York Times – Travel:
Organizers of the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge said they would no longer hold a major competition after snow conditions forced its cancellation for a third straight year.
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Snow Drought, Political Shifts and Strikes Batter Ski Industry in Western U.S.
The New York Times – Travel:
Little snowpack, strikes by mountain staff and Trump administration policies that are keeping international visitors away have made this a difficult season in the Rockies and beyond.
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Who Loves Turbulence, Airplane Food and the Middle Seat? They Do.
The New York Times – Travel:
What the travelers who adore some common annoyances of flying can teach everyone else about the power of changing one’s perspective.