Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The successful outcome of the government auction for renewable energy projects may bolster a wind industry battered by rising costs. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/business/britain-offshore-wind-auction.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment John Podesta is expected to push for China to set more ambitious greenhouse gas targets. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/climate/podesta-china-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Every year, as thousands of humpbacks return to their breeding grounds near a protected bay, locals gather on the beach to greet them with stories, dancing and music. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/travel/humpback-whales-colombia.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Extreme heat and flooding are accelerating the deterioration of bridges, engineers say, posting a quiet but growing threat. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/02/climate/climate-change-bridges.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Overwhelmed destinations made high-season visitors the targets of a major tourism backlash. Heat waves and fires only added to the pressure. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/02/travel/europe-tourism-backlash.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Some vegetables cost more than they have in five years. Top Chinese officials have made a point of showing that they’re doing something about it. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/02/world/asia/china-rainfall-crops.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Nearly five million Lego pieces plunged into the sea in 1997. The pieces are still showing up — on England’s coast, in Ireland, Belgium, France and possibly at the beach near you. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/world/europe/1997-lego-spill.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Times dug into the widespread use of sewage sludge as fertilizer, which is sometimes heavily contaminated by “forever chemicals.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/31/climate/takeaways-pfas-sludge-fertilizer.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Fertilizer made from city sewage has been spread on millions of acres of farmland for decades. Scientists say it can contain high levels of the toxic substance. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/31/climate/pfas-fertilizer-sludge-farm.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The suit challenges a measure that prohibits state entities like retirement funds from doing business with firms that “boycott energy companies.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/climate/texas-esg-lawsuit.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Despite war in the Middle East and political turmoil in Libya, investors are focusing on what look like ample global supplies. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/business/oil-prices.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Wind power has a waste problem that has been difficult to solve. Turbine blades made from a new plant-based material could make them recyclable. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/climate/wind-turbine-recycling-climate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment How some high-tech entrepreneurs are trying to use new forms of technology to solve the problem of mega-wildfires in the age of climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/business/wildfires-startups-silicon-valley.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In Wisconsin, Tim Walz’s regular-guy image, a selling point for the Democratic ticket, is up against skeptics who find Donald J. Trump’s politics more relatable. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/us/elections/tim-walz-wisconsin-swing-state-voters.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The plan, which comes less than a year after the wolves were released in the area, is potentially a setback for the state’s ambitious reintroduction program, experts say. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/climate/colorado-wolves-relocation-livestock.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In one of North America’s most stunning mountain ranges, melting glaciers and warmer temperatures are raising fears of ecological tipping points. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/climate/grand-teton-yellowstone-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The new guidelines from the Agriculture Department encourage third-party assessments of environment-related claims, which have come under fire. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/climate/usda-meat-chicken-climate-labels.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The mass deaths of the fish were most likely caused by climate change. The vacation area and its businesses have been suffering since. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/world/europe/dead-fish-greece.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Sparrow weavers in Africa appear to learn distinct building styles that reflect group traditions, research shows. It raises intriguing questions about avian intelligence. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/climate/weaver-bird-nests-kalahari-desert.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Tyler Whitley works with a group that helps farmers leave industrialized livestock agriculture, and says consumers can play a role. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/climate/factory-farming-transfarmation-project.html