Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The European Central Bank put the region’s economy under a microscope to assess the impact of climate change action and inaction. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/22/business/europe-climate-change-cost.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Britain and the rest of Europe are watching natural gas prices and utility bills soar, and Russia is coming under pressure to provide more gas. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/22/business/energy-prices-europe-britain.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A report by a liberal think tank tries to quantify the potential employment gains and losses, concluding that subsidies will be crucial. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/22/business/economy/electric-vehicles-jobs.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Beijing is the undisputed king of coal, but the announcement at the United Nations General Assembly this week was cautiously welcomed by climate experts. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/22/world/asia/china-coal.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The president said he wants global cooperation to meet challenges, but some allies and adversaries say his actions point to confrontation with China and unilateral action, belying his words. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/21/world/asia/biden-united-nations-unga.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment It marks a major shift for one of the biggest backers of coal-fired plants globally. Still, China remains heavily reliant on new coal plants at home, and is the world’s top emitter of greenhouse gases. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/21/climate/china-power-plants-coal.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment From June to August, the blazes emitted far more planet-warming carbon dioxide than in any other summer in nearly two decades, satellite data shows. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/21/climate/wildfire-emissions-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The pledge, which depends on congressional approval, is considered key to the success of the U.N.-led climate talks that are planned for November in Glasgow. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/21/climate/climate-biden-un-general-assembly.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The United Nations General Assembly session, the world’s biggest diplomatic convocation, will commandeer attention with a lineup of leader speeches starting Tuesday. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/20/world/united-nations-general-assembly-explainer.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Dead bees were found near where the birds died at a park in South Africa, said officials, who suggested the bees may have become aggressive after their nest was disturbed. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/21/climate/penguins-bee-stings.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The move, aimed at protecting workers in sectors like agriculture and construction, reflects a growing recognition of the health threats posed by global warming. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/20/climate/biden-heat-workplace-rules.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A year after announcing the Bezos Earth Fund, the Amazon founder detailed how some of the money would be spent. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/20/business/jeff-bezos-earth-fund.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The deal with ConocoPhillips comes with oil prices high, Permian production strong and Shell under pressure to move faster to cut carbon emissions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/20/business/energy-environment/shell-conoco-permian-sale.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Conservative Party moved leftward on the issue, effectively depriving the Liberals of a point to attack them on. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/20/world/canada/climate-change-election.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The storm, which formed off the west coast of Africa, is currently not expected to impact the U.S. directly, a meteorologist said. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/article/tropical-storm-rose-hurricane.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Senator Joe Manchin is already a crucial swing vote in the Democrats’ sweeping budget bill. But he will also write the details of its climate change program. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/19/climate/manchin-climate-biden.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The recipe sounds simple: Improve drainage. Use plants, tanks and barriers to slow water. But it takes money and cooperation. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/20/nyregion/nyc-flooding-infrastructure.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The 16th named storm of the 2021 season formed in the open ocean, east of the Caribbean. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/article/tropical-storm-peter-hurricane.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The storm is expected to bring dangerous surf conditions to the northeastern United States before unleashing strong winds and heavy rains in Newfoundland, forecasters said. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/article/tropical-storm-odette-hurricane.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A city’s decision to replace actual grass with a synthetic version sets off a conflict over the possible environmental and health risks of the move. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/18/nyregion/east-orange-nj-turf-fields.html