Activists Sent to Prison for Pouring Powder Over Case Holding U.S. Constitution

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment One climate activist was sentenced to 18 months in prison, the other to two years. They said that they had meant to draw attention to climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/us/constitution-red-powder-activists-sentenced.html

Argentina Mulls Exiting Paris Climate Deal

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The South American nation says it is considering withdrawing from the landmark agreement, which aims to limit carbon emissions and slow global warming. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/world/americas/argentina-exit-climate-deal.html

Could Trump’s Return Pose a Threat to Climate and Weather Data?

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Project 2025, the conservative playbook, calls for breaking up the federal agency that maintains weather data and collects climate change information. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/climate/trump-noaa-climate-data-weather.html

New York Joins a Global City Club, With a Deal on Congestion Pricing

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The city will be the first in the U.S. to adopt a fee on driving in certain areas, with the aim of reducing traffic and pollution. For some other cities, that has long been the norm. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/climate/new-york-congestion-pricing.html

The UK’s Award-Winning Centenary Building May be Reduced to Rubble

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A building once celebrated for its innovation is deemed obsolete. Those trying to save it ask what its demolition means for British architecture. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/world/europe/centenary-building-salford-manchester.html

Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The new agreement, which builds on an earlier announcement, calls for the German automaker to invest $5.8 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/business/volkswagen-rivian-electric-vehicles.html

Lee Zeldin Knows How to Defend Trump. Will He Defend the Environment?

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The choice of Mr. Zeldin, a former Republican congressman of New York, to be the next E.P.A. administrator caught even some of his closest allies by surprise. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/nyregion/zeldin-epa-trump.html

At COP29, Keir Starmer Announces the UK’s Ambitious Climate Targets

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The prime minister announced more ambitious climate targets, charting a very different course from the United States, which is expected to roll back its energy transition plans. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/climate/keir-starmer-uk-emissions.html

Countries Weigh How to Raise Trillions for Climate Crisis at COP29

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Low-income countries need at least $1 trillion a year to manage climate change. Donald Trump’s victory just made that more difficult, but options exist. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/climate/climate-finance-cop29.html

E.P.A. to Charge Oil Companies First-Ever Methane Fee, but Will It Last?

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Biden administration is imposing a fee on large energy companies that spew excess methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Republicans may be able to repeal it. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/climate/methane-fee-epa-oil.html

This ‘Ghost’ Fish Seemed Extinct, Until It Turned Up in Unexpected Places

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment No one saw a Mekong giant salmon carp for 15 years, but then the species was spotted in areas of Cambodia that suggest it may be found in more locations. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/science/mekong-giant-salmon-carp-cambodia.html

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