Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The spring population of the critically endangered species is at a 25-year high, a surprising rebound in a tiny desert cave. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/09/science/devils-hole-pupfish-death-valley.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Conventional turf lawns have come under attack. Landscape designers are using water-wise and native plants to balance green with “green.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/09/style/landscaping-lawn-green-alternatives.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Torrential rains have caused one of Brazil’s worst floods in modern history, leaving more than 100 dead and nearly an entire state submerged. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/world/americas/brazil-flooding-photos.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Beijing’s dominance raises economic and security concerns, and tensions will be high as top climate diplomats meet this week. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/climate/china-us-podesta-liu.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Biodiversity loss, global warming, pollution and the spread of invasive species are making infectious diseases more dangerous to organisms around the world. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/health/environment-climate-health.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In an effort to curb microplastics and marine pollution, state lawmakers voted to ban intentional releases. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/climate/florida-balloons-outdoors-ban.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment On Curaçao, visitors can explore the trees’ habitat, where colorful birds roost on tangled branches and trunks, and small paths through the greenery beckon. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/travel/curacao-mangrove-tourism.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment It may sound like a mosh pit out there. But to the participants, mating is a delicate, sonorous affair, fraught with potential missteps — and fungal zombies. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/science/periodical-cicadas-mating.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Travel-focused A.I. bots and more eco-friendly transportation options in online maps and search tools can help you quickly organize your seasonal getaway. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/technology/personaltech/ai-vacation-planning-travel-agent.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Experts say that a new wave of electric vehicle charging stations are coming soon, even after Tesla gutted its charger team. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/07/climate/new-ev-charging-stations-tesla.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The fast-casual chain aims to be climate neutral by 2027, but beef is a big contributor to climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/07/dining/sweetgreen-steak.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Is the world’s climate close to a tipping point? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/07/podcasts/the-daily/ocean-temperature-climate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A lot of them don’t work and some might even be harmful. But there are things you can do if you really have to fly. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/climate/nyt-questions-flight-offsets.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An enormous amount of work is underway to remove carbon from the atmosphere, but who will pay for it? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/headway/will-a-carbon-market-happen.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Tech giants are building power-hungry data centers to run their artificial intelligence tools. The costs of that demand surge are becoming clearer. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/business/dealbook/ai-power-energy-climate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The automaker led by Elon Musk is no longer planning to take the lead in expanding the number of places to fuel electric vehicles. It’s not clear how quickly other companies will fill the gap. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/04/business/energy-environment/tesla-electric-vehicles-supercharger.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Neanderthals were even better craftsmen than thought, a new analysis of 300,000-year-old wooden tools has revealed. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/04/science/archaeology-neanderthals-wood.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Other states have also considered restrictions, citing concerns about farmers’ livelihoods and food safety, though the product isn’t expected to be widely available for years. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/climate/florida-lab-grown-meat-ban.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Gas-burning ranges, a significant contributor to indoor pollution, can produce and spread particularly high levels of some pollutants in smaller spaces. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/climate/gas-stove-indoor-pollution.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Mayor Eric Adams is resurrecting a budget gimmick and charging rent to the city’s Water Board, which will pass on the costs to ratepayers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/nyregion/water-bills-nyc.html