Published by The New York Times Science & Environment This Southeast Asian island, home to some of the world’s strangest and most iconic creatures, is a dream destination for a growing number of “mammal watchers.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/travel/borneo-wildlife.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Extreme turbulence, a blown-out door, an engine on fire: For passengers and crew members who have experienced in-air emergencies, the pain endures. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/well/mind/airplane-emergencies-mental-health.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/climate/plastic-pollution-south-korea-talks.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The financing plan, which calls for $300 billion per year in support for developing nations, was immediately assailed as inadequate by a string of delegates. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/23/climate/cop29-climate-talks-conclusion.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Hundreds of brush fires and wildfires have sparked all over the New York City region. Hilary Howard, who covers climate change and the environment in the region, explains what’s happening. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/video/nyregion/100000009836298/why-the-rain-wont-end-the-drought-in-the-northeast.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A president has little control over global oil markets, economists say. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/23/climate/trump-climate-energy-costs.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Nitrogen oxides, a group of gases from the burning of fossil fuels, is linked to a range of health effects. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/climate/epa-nox-rule.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Every month so far has seen floods, fires, smashed heat records or some combination of extreme weather. Little time remains for leaders to agree on what to do about it. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/climate/global-warming-disasters.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Crowds in Anchorage have braved freezing temperatures and slippery ice to see the hulking carcass of a rare fin whale, which washed ashore a few miles from downtown. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/us/anchorage-alaska-fin-whale.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The hoppy pilsner from Singapore, where freshwater is scarce, is part of an effort to promote recycling solutions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/climate/cop29-beer-toilet-water.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Donald J. Trump promised to erase Biden tailpipe rules that are designed to get carmakers to produce E.V.s. But Detroit wants to keep them. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/climate/gm-ford-electric-vehicles-trump.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Deadly landslides are becoming more common and large amounts of rain are a known trigger. An atmospheric river is dumping rain out West. What you should know about your risk. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/climate/landslides-rain-climate-explainer.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Trump has said he’ll repeal President Biden’s climate law, but one North Carolina district shows how hard unwinding multibillion-dollar projects could be. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/climate/ira-republicans-clean-energy.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The company’s woes are symptomatic of a wider malaise among companies that make batteries for electric vehicles. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/business/northvolt-battery-bankruptcy.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment About two inches were forecast to fall through Saturday. Officials say it won’t be enough to fully replenish the city’s reservoirs. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/nyregion/nyc-rain-forecast-drought.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In Azerbaijan, site of the COP29 climate talks and a petrostate, people aren’t only proud of their oil. They swear by its health benefits and visit resorts to soak in it. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/world/europe/cop29-azerbaijan-oil-baths.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Western countries are confronting demands for trillions of dollars to fight climate change and to cope with its worsening effects. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/climate/cop20-climate-summit-negotiations.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Now that New York City and surrounding counties are under a drought warning, officials are asking residents to save water and help prevent more wildfires. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/nyregion/nyc-drought-water-conservation-wildfires.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The New York region is unlikely to ever have as many brush fires as out West. But residents need to be ready for more droughts. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/nyregion/new-york-wildfires-drought.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/travel/remembering-arthur-frommer.html