Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Extreme weather linked to climate change is causing more blackouts. But generators and batteries are still out of reach of many. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/business/energy-environment/backup-power-generators-climate-change.html
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Haaland traveled to New Mexico this week to highlight President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, which is supporting efforts to make Western and Tribal communities more resilient to drought and climate change, addressing environmental justice, and empowering first responders. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-highlights-presidents-investing-america-agenda-new-mexico-visit
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Last week, it felt more like July or August in Spain, Portugal and North Africa, and global warming was most likely to blame, scientists say. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/climate/heat-wave-spain-morocco.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the initial steps in the development of programs that will invest $4 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act in our nation’s port infrastructure while reducing air pollution and advancing President Biden’s commitment to environmental justice. The actions […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE (May 5, 2023) — Today the U.S. EPA announced a $20 million funding program to assist Alaska tribal entities in addressing legacy contamination on lands conveyed through the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The contaminants on some of these lands— arsenic, asbestos, lead, mercury, pesticides, PCBs, […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A memo by the union’s president underscores how some of President Biden’s moves to fight climate change could weaken some of his political support. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/03/us/politics/biden-auto-workers-endorsement.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In a speech, Sultan al-Jaber, the Emirati official presiding over this year’s climate summit, spoke of emissions cuts, but experts also cited ambiguity in his statements. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/03/climate/un-climate-oil-uae-al-jaber.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A law to boost clean energy appears to be more potent than predicted, with big implications for both budget talks and efforts to fight climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/03/business/ira-climate-tax-breaks-biden.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SALT LAKE CITY – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Salt Lake City will receive up to $1 million from the agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Act grant program to coordinate with other local governments and develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK (May 3, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $100,000 in research funding to New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) to further develop their innovative ideas to solve environmental challenges. These awards are part of EPA’s People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DENVER – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) will receive up to $1 million from the agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Act grant program to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies in communities […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment On a recent reporting trip, your Climate Forward host met small farmers adapting to climate hazards in all kinds of creative ways. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/climate/climate-adaptation-africa.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Google said in 2021 that it would stop running ads alongside videos and other content that denied the existence and causes of climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/technology/google-youtube-disinformation-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Mr. Inslee, 72, a former presidential candidate and a leading Democratic proponent of policies to slow climate change, said he would not seek a fourth term. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/01/us/politics/jay-inslee-washington-governor.html
Published by the World Wildlife Fund The world came together to discuss the central role of rivers, lakes, and wetlands in tackling the nature and climate crises, reducing disaster risk, and driving sustainable development. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/wwf-and-the-un-2023-water-conference
Published by the World Wildlife Fund The world came together to discuss the central role of rivers, lakes, and wetlands in tackling the nature and climate crises, reducing disaster risk, and driving sustainable development. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/wwf-and-the-2023-un-water-conference
Published by the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland and his team wrapped up a weeklong tour of Alaska today where he highlighted investments being made through the President’s Investing in America agenda to advance Tribal climate resilience and combat the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous peoples. Read the full […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment For this month’s Someone to Know profile, we spoke to M.B.A. students who help their peers track down climate-focused jobs. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/28/climate/climate-careers.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As global warming threatens two popular species, growers in Uganda are betting on a variety that can stand up to heat, drought and pests. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/28/climate/coffee-liberica-uganda.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS – (April 28, 2023) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opened public comment on a proposal to grant the State of Louisiana’s request for primary responsibility – or primacy – of Class VI wells under the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, which regulates the […]