Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Democratic governor is supercharging climate policy and eyeing a future White House run. But critics say some of his constituents could be left behind. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/23/climate/gavin-newsom-california-climate-action.html
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland wrapped up a multi-day visit to Alaska today, where she highlighted how historic resources from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda are supporting Alaska’s Tribal communities by bolstering climate resiliency, investing in co-stewardship and salmon conservation, and strengthening local economies. Read the full […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Oil prices could surge. Disagreements between nations could worsen. The conflict complicates already fragile global diplomacy ahead of crucial climate talks. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/23/climate/gaza-war-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment It may be too late to halt the decline of the West Antarctic ice shelves, a study found, but climate action could still forestall the gravest sea level rise. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/23/climate/antarctic-melting-sea-level-rise.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate Power says the lack of awareness and understanding of the president’s record on environmental issues is hurting him in the polls. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/16/us/politics/climate-group-advertising-biden.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Clean hydrogen could help fight climate change, but it barely exists today. Now the administration wants to build an entire industry from scratch. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/13/climate/hydrogen-hubs-biden-climate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The CBS hit, along with fellow staple “The Amazing Race,” is learning to deal with climate change, globalization and other seismic shifts. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/arts/television/survivor-amazing-race.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A glacial lake’s overflow swept away more than 100 people in the Himalayan state of Sikkim in India. Climate change is aggravating the threat of such phenomena. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/06/world/asia/india-flood-sikkim-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment With central democratic institutions falling short on climate solutions, grassroots efforts are filling some of the gaps. But would autocracies do a better job? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/03/world/athens-democracy-forum-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment More ships are running on wind power, as the global industry tries to fight climate change. One concept has backing from Abba, the Swedish pop stars. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/03/climate/wind-powered-ships-climate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change has made wildfires a year-round threat to travelers. Here’s how to minimize your risk, and what to do if you’re in the path of a fire. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/02/travel/travel-wildfires-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The city’s transit systems had resumed service, with some delays, as the rain abated on Saturday. The governor warned that climate change was making severe storms more common. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/30/nyregion/nyc-flooding-storm.html
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior this week led an interagency meeting focused on using science and data to combat the impacts of the climate crisis around the globe. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-hosts-interagency-meeting-utilizing-science-inform-climate
Published by the Department of the Interior In remarks today as part of the White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the publication of new policies to strengthen the Department’s ability to meet its mission in the face of a changing climate. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-announces-new-policies-strengthen-climate-adaptation-and-resilience
Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced up to $328 million in funding opportunities available through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, a key pillar of Bidenomics, to help communities address impacts of climate change through water recycling, water storage and desalination projects. The funds come primarily from the […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change upheavals brought on a season of extremes for travelers in the U.S., Europe and beyond. One thing is clear: Travel is changing. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/28/travel/travel-lessons-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment One man’s quest to lure climate investment from the wealthy enclave of Jackson underscores how the climate law works: It runs on rich people. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/28/business/economy/wyoming-clean-energy-investment.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A survey of nesting sites revealed a sharp increase, but there’s a catch: Climate change appears to be shifting the female-to-male balance in some populations. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/26/climate/florida-green-sea-turtles-nesting-female.html
Published by the World Wildlife Fund In these strange days of summer, we witnessed an extreme climate high and an extreme climate low. Both have significant implications for the planet’s health and for confronting the climate crisis. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/a-climate-high-a-climate-low-and-our-climate-future
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Charitie Ropati (she/her) is a Yup’ik and Samoan Indigenous scientist, scholar, climate activist, and advocate for education equality. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/meet-charitie-ropati-wwf-s-2023-conservation-leadership-award-winner