War in Ukraine Likely to Speed, Not Slow, Shift to Clean Energy, I.E.A. Says

While some nations are burning more coal this year in response to natural-gas shortages spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, that effect is expected to be short-lived. (New York Times)

Democrats scramble into defensive posture in final stage of midterms

Less than two weeks before the midterm elections, Democrats are trying to shore up the party’s candidates as Republicans charge deeper into their terrain.  (Washington Post)