The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of the Planet

This summer’s heat is affecting more than just the nation’s farmers. [nytimes.com]

Adding iron to the ocean can help stem climate change, but what could the negative consequences be? [npr.org]

Part of the interconnectedness of our planet is the spread of disease through air travel. MIT took a look at the 10 airports that spread the most disease. [cnn.com]

The federal government creates energy zones for the development of solar power. [latimes.com]