Dossier
Phil McKenna
Coverage of Phil McKenna in the Nexus archive.
- Wildfire Smoke Chokes Eastern and Midwestern Cities As Air Quality Soars to Dangerously High Levels
Wildfire smoke from climate change-fueled fires in Ontario and northern Minnesota caused dangerous air quality levels across the Midwest and East Coast. The National Weather Service advised residents to stay indoors, and researchers are assessing the potential death toll.
- Driven by Steel Production, China’s Belt and Road Construction Carries a Heavy Climate Cost
Two new studies find that China's Belt and Road Initiative has a significant climate impact, with over half of its emissions coming from steel production, primarily in China. The studies emphasize the need for strong regulations and incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Chinese manufacturing.