Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Shell and others say they plan to drill for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico in part because doing so releases fewer greenhouse gases than drilling on land. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/business/energy-environment/shell-offshore-oil-gulf-of-mexico.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Three long-running satellites will soon be switched off, forcing scientists to figure out how to adjust their views of our changing planet. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/climate/nasa-satellites-data.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment New guidelines attempt to make the aviation cleaner by relying on corn-based ethanol, but experts divided on the fuel’s environmental benefits. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/02/climate/jet-fuel-ethanol-flying.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Federal Trade Commission will bar Pioneer’s chief executive, Scott Sheffield, from joining Exxon’s board, saying he colluded with OPEC to reduce oil production. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/02/business/energy-environment/exxon-mobil-pioneer-scott-sheffield-ftc.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Cattle ranches have ruled the Amazon for decades. Now, new companies are selling something else: the ability of trees to lock away planet-warming carbon. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/02/climate/amazon-reforestation.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As part of his plan to conserve the nation’s land and waters, Mr. Biden is enlarging the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/02/climate/biden-national-monuments-california-expansion.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Tactics to convince people to buy less aren’t working. A quirky new documentary by Patagonia takes a different approach. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/02/style/patagonia-documentary-sustainability.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The heavy rains that pounded East Africa for weeks, killing hundreds, have spilled into the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife national reserves. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/01/world/africa/kenya-flooding.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The scene ends badly, as you might imagine. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/01/science/avalanche-mountain-goats.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Comparing 30,000 years of human history, researchers found that surviving famine, war or climate change helps groups recover more quickly from future shocks. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/01/science/resilient-societies-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment How a group of local activists saved the ‘Yosemite of South America’ in the unlikeliest of deals. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/climate/how-to-save-a-pristine-valley.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Would cloudy weather ruin a visit to the first-ever resort to receive certification from DarkSky International? A stargazer in Utah holds on to her optimism. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/01/travel/utah-stargazing-glamping.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The low water levels that choked cargo traffic were more closely tied to the natural climate cycle than to human-caused warming, a team of scientists has concluded. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/01/climate/panama-canal-drought.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The carmaker dismissed 500 employees in a unit that was critical to its success and seen as important to the future of electric vehicle sales in the United States. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/business/tesla-layoffs-supercharger-team.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Producers of biofuels like ethanol, which could help create a new generation of jet fuel, would have to overhaul their practices to receive tax credits. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/climate/ethanol-jet-fuel-saf-tax-incentives.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Biden administration is tightening efficiency rules for water heaters, stoves and other appliances, and conservative politicians are dialing up their criticisms. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/climate/appliance-efficiency-rules-dishwasher-stove-water-heater.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A decade-long battle between a wealthy industrialist and a band of activists led to a surprising $63 million transaction. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/climate/chile-cochamo-valley-puelo-patagonia.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An effort to protect 30 percent of land and waters would count some commercial fishing zones as conserved areas. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/climate/united-states-conservation-30×30.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The White House wants federal agencies to keep climate change in mind as they decide whether to approve major projects. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/climate/biden-administration-moves-to-speed-up-permits-for-clean-energy.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Slippers supplied by hotels — flimsy models usually made of plastic and fabric — are the next single-use item in the cross hairs of sustainability activists. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/travel/disposable-hotel-slippers-sustainability.html