The National Hurricane Center is testing a new forecast graphic to replace the familiar "cone of uncertainty."
Why it matters: The cone of uncertainty graphic, which dates to 2002, shows the probable track of the center of a storm and does not include the extent of its hazards. This risks downplaying a storm's impact.
The UN's next climate summit will be an "enabling COP," focused on drastically scaling up climate finance and making bold emissions reduction commitments.
Why it matters: Top UN climate official Simon Stiell delivered a speech this morning in Baku, Azerbaijan, envisioning what will happen if the world meets the climate challenge and avoids devastating impacts of climate change.
The next moves in the battleover President Biden's pause on new liquefied natural gas export approvals are coming into sharper focus.
Why it matters: Backers and critics are fighting a well-financed battle to sway the eventual policy outcome — and 2024 politics while Biden's review unfolds.
John Podesta, a veteran climate wonk and senior adviser to President Biden, faces numerous challenges in taking on the portfolio of top U.S. climate diplomat.
The big picture: Veterans in climate diplomacy tell Axios that Podesta is well-positioned to follow John Kerry's high-profile stint as special climate envoy (though he won't have the same job title). But it's not going to be easy.
There's no real consensusabout why Saudi Arabia ditched plans to raise its max oil pumping capacity — a decision the kingdom has not explained.
Why it matters: State oil giant Aramco's announcement comes amid uncertainty about long-term demand growth, and as nations double down on fighting climate change.
