How Demand for Twigs Is Bringing Down a Rainforest

July 13, 2022 / by Dionne Searcey and Ashley Gilbertson / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In the Congo River Basin, people who collect bundles of wood to make charcoal are playing a surprisingly large role in the deforestation of a region that rivals the Amazon in importance. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/13/climate/congo-river-basin-deforestation-charcoal.html

To Save Giant Sequoias in Yosemite, Firefighters Use Sprinklers

July 13, 2022 / by Livia Albeck-Ripka / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The authorities in Yosemite National Park are hopeful that a sprinkler system can save the Grizzly Giant, a more than 200-foot-tall sequoia that dates back at least 2,000 years. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/12/us/giant-sequoia-yosemite-washburn-fire.html

Manchin, Playing to the Home Crowd, Is Fighting Electric Cars to the End

July 12, 2022 / by Coral Davenport Lisa Friedman and Hiroko Tabuchi / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The West Virginia senator, who holds the swing vote in negotiations for a budget plan, wants to cut incentives. The president and most Senate Democrats say buyer credits are crucial to fight climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/12/climate/electric-vehicle-tax-credits-manchin.html

Biden Administration Signals Support for Controversial Alaska Oil Project

July 9, 2022 / by Lisa Friedman / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The administration issued an environmental review that represents a key step toward starting the Willow project. Opponents say drilling would violate Biden’s pledge to rein in fossil fuels. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/08/climate/willow-alaska-oil-project-environment.html

Companies’ Climate Promises Face a Wild Card: Farmers

July 9, 2022 / by Julie Creswell / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Some of the largest companies in the U.S. have pledged to adopt climate-friendly agricultural techniques. But some farmers say they haven’t provided enough incentive. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/09/business/farmers-climate-change.html

Biodiversity Crisis Affects Billions Who Rely on Wild Species, Researchers Say

July 8, 2022 / by Elena Shao / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The latest global assessment of the decline in plant and animal life found some bright spots but recommended significant changes to hunting and other practices to address the risks. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/08/climate/species-biodiversity-united-nations.html

E.P.A., Curbed by Supreme Court, Falls Back on a Piecemeal Plan for Climate Change

July 7, 2022 / by Lisa Friedman / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Last week’s ruling took away a major tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Many regulatory options still remain, but the path will be more difficult. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/07/climate/epa-greenhouse-gas-power-plant-regulations.html

Fin Whales Are Making a Comeback in Antarctic Waters, a Study Finds

July 7, 2022 / by Winston Choi-Schagrin / Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Oceans, Species

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Once hunted to the brink of extinction, fin whales in the Southern Ocean have rebounded and returned to their historic feeding grounds, according to a new survey. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/07/climate/fin-whales-antarctica.html

California Shows Why Fossil Fuels Are So Hard to Quit

July 7, 2022 / by Brad Plumer and Alisha Jucevic / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Dozens of state and local budgets depend heavily on tax revenue from oil, gas and coal to fund schools, hospitals and more. Replacing that money is turning out to be a major challenge in the fight against climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/07/climate/california-fossil-fuel-tax-revenue.html

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