Published by The New York Times Science & Environment After several damaging storms swept through California in recent weeks, Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency amid another deluge. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/04/us/california-storm-weather-forecast.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As global warming brings more intense rainfall, experts say the state needs to give rivers more room to flood safely. But the obstacles are enormous. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/05/climate/california-floods-drought-preparedness.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A video showing dozens of vehicles moving in on a pair of big cats in a Kenyan game reserve highlights how “aggressive tourism” can put endangered animals at even greater risk. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/04/travel/masai-mara-safari-overcrowding.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Countries across the continent saw the warmest start to the year ever measured. The weather has forced ski resorts to close trails, with sparser than usual snow cover. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/04/world/europe/europe-warm-weather-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Emergency responders and residents have endured several powerful storms in recent weeks. Wednesday brings another. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/04/us/california-storm.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment So far, the downpours are largely in line with past storms, an official said. But their quick pace is testing the limits of the state’s infrastructure. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/climate/california-flood-atmospheric-river.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment California and the 34 other states that have deregulated all or parts of their electricity system tend to have higher rates than the rest of the country. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/04/business/energy-environment/electricity-deregulation-energy-markets.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Some Brazilian scientists fear that the Amazon may become a grassy savanna — with profound effects on the climate worldwide. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/04/magazine/amazon-tipping-point.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment We asked how the past year had shaped your thinking about climate and your plans for the next 12 months. Today, we share some responses. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/climate/climate-actions-2023.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Heavy rains on Christmas Day killed dozens of people and left thousands displaced. For a deeply Catholic nation, the timing heightened the sense of tragedy. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/world/asia/philippines-floods-deaths.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Wall Street has grown decidedly pessimistic about Tesla, fearful that Elon Musk, its chief executive, is too focused on Twitter. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/02/business/tesla-fourth-quarter-sales.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Extreme tactics have pushed the climate crisis to the top of the public discourse but also stirred debate over whether the activists are going too far. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/02/world/europe/climate-activists-germany-stop-traffic.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change is contributing to electric-green algae blooms. Massachusetts wants a cleanup of the antiquated septic systems feeding the mess, but it could cost billions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/01/climate/cape-cod-algae-septic.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The average U.S. household wastes nearly a third of the food it buys. This community is nudging its residents to change their habits. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/01/headway/composting-food-leftovers.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Rain, snow and wind were battering parts of California on Saturday less than a week after another “atmospheric river” pounded the West Coast. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/31/us/california-weather-rain-flooding-landslides.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment We look at seven big news stories from the past 12 months and explain how they could be game changers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/30/climate/climate-2023.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new rule revives an older set of protections for rivers, marshes and waterways, setting aside changes in the Obama and Trump administrations that led to years of legal wrangling. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/30/climate/epa-clean-water-protections-wotus.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In the fight against climate change, national goals are facing local resistance. One county scheduled 19 nights of meetings to debate one wind farm. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/30/climate/wind-farm-renewable-energy-fight.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Nuclear fusion, generative A.I., bee tracking and more. There’s a lot to like. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/29/technology/good-tech-awards-2022.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The deadly freeze that swept the United States was extraordinary, but while scientists know that global warming can intensify extreme weather, the effects on winter storms are tricky to untangle. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/28/climate/storm-buffalo-climate-change.html