Pakistani politician Hina Rabbani Khar remembers the horrific 2022 floods in her country as a turning point in the debate over climate change — and to what extent the practice of solar geoengineering should be considered.
Why it matters: Solar geoengineering — reflecting a small portion of the Sun's rays back into space to temporarily cool the planet — is increasingly being considered as climate change worsens extreme weather.
The U.S. and United Kingdom on Sunday announced a wide-ranging series of nuclear power deals in which multiple leading U.S. nuclear companies will build projects overseas.
Why it matters: It's a significant step forward in President Trump's plans to put nuclear at the center of his "energy dominance" agenda.