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Climate Extremes, Ukraine Grain Update, Texas Abortion Bans Challenged

2023/7/20
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Lawrence Summer: 今年夏天极端天气事件频发，符合科学预测。全球变暖加剧了热浪的强度和频率，极端降雨也更加剧烈。未来极端天气的严重程度取决于人类减排的力度，部分影响已经不可避免，但减排速度将决定未来的气候变化幅度。应对极端高温，除了空调，还可以通过建筑设计改进，例如使用浅色外墙和屋顶等措施来减少室内热量。许多城市的基础设施设计仍然落后于气候变化的现实，需要更新基础设施设计以适应新的降雨模式。 Kim Cobb: 即使是微小的增温也会带来毁灭性的气候相关极端事件，必须立即采取更积极的行动来减少排放。 Ruin Levenson: 需要长期规划和改造建筑物，以应对极端高温，可以选择“酷”的选择来减少能源消耗。浅色墙壁和隔热屋顶可以将房屋空调使用减少10%到40%。

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As the world experiences more and more extreme weather, climate experts recommend mitigating measures. With Russia not cooperating, Ukraine scrambles to keep its grain supply route operating. And plaintiffs are back in court challenging abortion bans in Texas.*Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe) to the Up First newsletter.*Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky and Shelby Hawkins. Our editors are Reena Advani, Neela Banerjee, Michael Sullivan and Alice Woelfle. Our technical director is Zac Coleman with engineering support from Stacey Abbott.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)