Published by The New York Times Science & Environment President Cyril Ramaphosa, facing rising public wrath, on Thursday declared a “state of disaster” and pledged to end an energy crisis that threatens economic and political stability. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/world/africa/south-africa-power-energy-crisis.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The loan will help accelerate Redwood Materials’ plans to produce components for electric car batteries from new and recycled sources. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/business/redwood-materials-energy-department-loan.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Ski resorts and wineries may ultimately benefit, but in many areas, impassable stretches of highway and major wind and water damage will take weeks or months to repair. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/08/travel/california-winter-storms-travel.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A maternal preference for sons in a group of killer whales that swim off the Pacific Northwest may contribute to its endangered status. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/08/science/orcas-sons-mothers.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Sales of generators and home batteries are up as people look to protect themselves from power outages, which are becoming more common. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/08/business/energy-environment/home-backup-power.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The company said global concerns about energy security had prompted the change, as it reported record profits for 2022. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/07/business/bp-oil-gas-profits.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Industry figures show record production in 2021, and almost none of that plastic is getting recycled. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/07/climate/plastic-waste-recycling.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment With airplanes producing a large amount of climate-warming emissions, a growing number of travelers are signing pledges to keep their journeys on the ground. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/06/travel/travel-climate-no-fly-pledge.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Ever since an eruption in Hawaii halted a long-running record of carbon dioxide, scientists have found ways to carry on — atop a neighboring volcano. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/06/climate/mauna-loa-carbon-dioxide-eruption.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Sales of electric vehicles are growing fast, and automakers are investing billions of dollars in new technology and factories. We want to know how jobs are changing. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/06/business/auto-industry-electric-vehicles-workers.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Some people in extremely cold areas of the U.S. are switching to heat pumps from oil or gas furnaces. But others are not convinced that these devices are right for them. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/04/business/heat-pump-callout.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The navy said it had begun an operation to send the aircraft carrier São Paulo to the bottom. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/03/climate/brazil-aircraft-carrier-sao-paulo.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Americans can get tax credits to go electric, but only if they have cash upfront. Other countries have programs, too. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/03/climate/inflation-reduction-act.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment With the exception of Apple, eight tech giants are no longer “pure growth” stocks, while Exxon and Chevron are, a new study says. Our columnist says: Buyer, beware. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/03/business/value-growth-stocks.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment El viejo portaaviones, antaño buque insignia de la Armada, está repleto de asbesto. Ningún país, incluido Brasil, permite que atraque para ser desmantelado o reciclado. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/es/2023/02/02/espanol/brasil-portaaviones-sao-paulo.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Every year, hundreds of millions of birds die in the United States from flying into glass. New research shows how to prevent some of those deaths. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/02/climate/bird-window-strikes-stickers.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The record haul, pushed by high energy prices and a hunger for liquefied natural gas, came as a new chief signaled a more “balanced approach” to renewable energy. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/02/business/shell-earnings-record-profit.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The old aircraft carrier, once the navy’s flagship, is packed with asbestos. No country, including Brazil, will let it dock to be dismantled. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/02/climate/brazil-aircraft-carrier-asbestos.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment One county has a wealth of minerals essential to defense and the green economy. Mining would transform the community, yet many say they feel a patriotic obligation to dig. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/02/climate/nebraska-mine-niobium-rare-earths.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The administration issued an analysis that indicates a scaled-back version of the Willow project could go forward. Opponents call the drilling plan a “carbon bomb.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/01/climate/alaska-willow-oil-drilling-biden.html