A Deluge of Rain Poured Out of the Heavens. But There’s Still No Drinking Water.

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment City officials have refused to provide estimates of when the devastated water system in Asheville, N.C., will be back in operation. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/us/hurricane-helene-asheville-water.html

Europe Raises Tariffs on China’s E.V.s, Confronting a Key Trade Partner

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment European Union officials say the duties are meant to protect the region’s automakers from what they say are unfair trade practices in China. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/business/europe-china-electric-vehicles-tariffs.html

Supreme Court Lets Biden Plans on Mercury and Methane Move Forward

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Republican-led states and industry groups argued that the Environmental Protection Agency had moved too fast and imposed onerous regulations. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/us/politics/supreme-court-methane-mercury-emissions-biden.html

At Least 14 Die as Floods Sweep Through Bosnia and Other Balkan States

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A severe overnight rainstorm left several towns and villages flooded. Record summer temperatures caused a drought that hampered the absorption of floodwaters. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/world/europe/bosnia-flooding-balkans.html

Europe Expected to Approve Higher Tariffs on Electric Cars From China

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The European Union is expected to support wielding tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, seeking to prevent unfair competition. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/03/business/europe-china-electric-vehicle-tariffs.html

A Climate Fund Could Pay Billions to Protect Trees in Amazon and Beyond

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Brazil is proposing a fund that would pay countries to protect tropical forests that are crucial to curbing climate change. It would generate returns, too. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/03/climate/brazil-climate-fund-trees.html

Iowa Farmers Are Restoring Tiny Prairies for Sustainability Boons

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Farmers in the heartland are restoring swaths of the prairie with government help. The aim is to reduce nutrient runoff from cropland, and help birds and bees. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/03/climate/iowa-prairie-farming-environment.html

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