Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Indian subcontinent has recorded above-average temperatures for weeks. Heat-related weather watches or alerts are now in effect for hundreds of millions of people. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/28/world/asia/india-extreme-heat-wave.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In a warming world, bats in Southeast Asia will be especially prone to spreading viruses to other mammals, researchers found. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/28/science/climate-change-virus-spillover.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Brazil had the largest share of tree loss last year, followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo and Bolivia. Indonesia showed improvement. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/28/climate/deforestation-tree-loss.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The first global analysis of its kind found that logging and farming are taking away reptile habitat at an unsustainable pace, exacerbating a worldwide decline in biodiversity. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/27/climate/reptiles-extinction-biodiversity.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A renowned photographer who hopes to persuade humans to love their insect brethren has teamed with scientists on a new exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/27/arts/design/macro-photography-insects-levon-biss.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The administration set efficiency standards that will phase out sales of incandescent bulbs in favor of LEDs, reducing Americans’ electrical bills over time. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/26/climate/biden-incandescent-led-light-bulb.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Paris? Volcanoes? Computer models? Reporters from the Climate Desk tackled a wide range of intriguing questions sent by readers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/26/climate/climate-questions-from-readers.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment American energy production has only inched up because executives fear that oil and gas prices won’t stay high. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/26/business/energy-environment/oil-us-europe-russia.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment It’s not easy for sustainability-minded travelers to find truly green accommodations, but these new hotels — one of which claims to be the first net-zero carbon emissions hotel in the country — are aiming high. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/26/travel/hotels-sustainability-net-zero.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Negotiations ran long into the night as Musk’s offer to buy Twitter and take it private looks increasingly likely to go ahead. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/25/business/dealbook/elon-musk-twitter-deal.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Mr. Buffett has pushed back against investors who want to force Berkshire Hathaway to do more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/25/business/energy-environment/warren-buffett-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A friend described the actions of Wynn Bruce, of Boulder, Colo., as “a deeply fearless act of compassion to bring attention to climate crisis.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/24/us/politics/climate-activist-self-immolation-supreme-court.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In Washington, D.C., as well as Phoenix, Atlanta and scores of other cities across the country, demonstrators called on the government to enact bold climate action. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/23/climate/climate-change-rally-white-house.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment President Biden acknowledged that the immediate demands of the presidency, including the pandemic and war in Ukraine, have taken him away from his domestic agenda. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/22/us/politics/biden-domestic-agenda.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Plastic waste is everywhere, and today’s recycling systems fall far short of fixing the global mess. Here’s why, and what needs to change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/22/climate/plastic-recycling-climate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Reporters from the Climate Desk gathered reader questions and are here to help explain some frequent puzzlers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/explain/2022/04/22/climate/climate-change-causes-effects
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment ‘Fight for Our Future’ rallies are planned Saturday for Washington, Atlanta, Phoenix and elsewhere as supporters say time is running out for ambitious climate action. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/22/climate/climate-rally-biden.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Melinda Clancy, a procurement forester, describes why she selects maples for the Bronx and lilacs for Brooklyn. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/22/nyregion/million-trees-nyc.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The electric carmaker had to close an important factory in Shanghai because of China’s efforts to stamp out a coronavirus outbreak. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/20/business/tesla-first-quarter-earnings.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The catastrophe underscored an overlooked reality in the fight against extreme weather: Protecting people is as much about tackling social issues as environmental ones. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/20/world/africa/south-africa-floods-climate-change-housing.html