Published by The New York Times Science & Environment With rising temperatures, the atmosphere can hold more moisture, meaning precipitation has a tendency to fall at more extreme levels. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/climate/rain-floods-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Eager to stay in Mr. Trump’s good graces, oil executives refrain from publicly criticizing the president. But privately, ‘Everyone’s afraid.’ Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/business/energy-environment/oil-executives-trump-tariffs.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The move, focused on Nevada and New Mexico, is aimed at removing “burdensome” restrictions on energy and mineral development, a statement said. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/climate/trump-new-mexico-nevada-mining-drilling.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In the next 15 years, the New York area could lose more than 80,000 homes to floods, worsening the housing shortage, according to a new report. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/nyregion/housing-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Dire wolves, made famous by “Game of Thrones,” went extinct some 13,000 years ago. Now, researchers have bred gray-wolf pups that carry genes of their ancient cousins. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/science/colossal-dire-wolf-deextinction.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The metro region’s housing shortage is acute. But by 2040, dozens of neighborhoods and suburbs are likely to have lost thousands of homes to floods, a new report found. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/nyregion/climate-change-housing-crisis-new-york-city.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Crude oil now costs 15 percent less than it did before the president revealed his plans to impose stiff new tariffs on imports from most countries. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/06/business/energy-environment/oil-prices-trump-tariffs.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment They’re a big source of greenhouse gases. Here’s what to think about if you’re considering switching to electric. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/climate/replace-gas-appliances-electric.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The verdict will likely influence similar lawsuits against other oil companies over coastal damage in the state. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/05/us/chevron-trial-louisiana-damages.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Biden-era limits were designed to reduce emissions of toxic pollutants, including a cancer-causing ingredient used in antifreeze and plastics. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/05/climate/chemical-industry-trump-pollution-exemption.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The rising water levels have prompted rescues and road closures. The storm, which has already wreaked havoc across the South and the Midwest, doesn’t show signs of letting up. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/05/weather/severe-storm-flood-central-us.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Trump administration asked Republicans in Congress to stop California’s ban on new gas-powered cars. The Senate parliamentarian said it wasn’t allowed. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/climate/california-ev-waiver-senate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new wave of tariffs could raise costs for energy producers, including oil and gas companies, as well as solar and wind firms. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/climate/trump-tariffs-energy-renewables.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The levies are expected to drive up costs for U.S. companies that rely on renewable energy technology from abroad and scramble supply chains worldwide. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/climate/trump-tariff-clean-energy-transition.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Across the country, companies have been installing giant batteries that help them use more wind and solar power. That’s about to get much harder. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/climate/trump-tariffs-battery-storage.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The facility, in Colstrip, Mont., used a new E.P.A. system for requesting special waivers from President Trump. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/climate/coal-plant-colstrip-epa-email-pollution-exemption.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The move threatens to paralyze the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps to offset high utility bills for roughly 6.2 million people nationwide. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/climate/trump-layoffs-energy-assistance-liheap.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The components used to assemble wind turbines are made by suppliers around the globe. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/business/trump-renewable-energy-tariffs.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Mr. Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to a 13% drop in deliveries in the first quarter, including steep declines in E.V.-friendly places like Norway. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/business/tesla-sales-elon-musk.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The agency head said a $20 billion Biden climate program was marred by fraud and abuse. Documents filed for a court hearing this week don’t support that. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/climate/lee-zeldin-gold-bars-epa.html