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He Helped Cities Anticipate Damage From Storms

Austin Becker developed an early warning system to protect critical infrastructure from storms. His project’s funding was eliminated in April.

© Kannetha Brown for The New York Times

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Analysis Finds Global Warming Made Hurricane Melissa More Damaging

Climate change enabled the storm to churn faster and grow more quickly, a rapid analysis found.

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Clearing fallen trees in Westmorelands Parish, in western Jamaica, on Sunday.
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World Falling Short on Methane Pledge, U.N. Report Finds

Several agency programs are trying to track and reduce methane emissions around the world. To meet global targets, use of them needs to speed up.

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Each year, oil, gas and coal industries pump out an estimated 120 million metric tons of methane, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Roundabouts in Keene Help Cut Emissions and Air Pollution

Despite its small stature, the city of Keene, has become an example of the safety and climate benefits of swapping traffic lights for roundabouts.

© John Tully for The New York Times

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