John Kerry: Delaying U.N. Climate Summit Would Be a ‘Huge Mistake’

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment On a trip through India, Mr. Kerry, the U.S. climate envoy, said the global climate summit must be held in November despite concerns about the pandemic. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/13/climate/kerry-climate-summit-cop.html

Norway’s ‘Climate Election’ Puts Center-Left in Charge

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Global warming and the future of the country’s oil and gas industry dominated the election campaign, yet smaller parties with ambitious approaches on climate fared less well than expected. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/13/world/europe/norway-climate-election.html

Can a Green-Economy Boom Town Be Built to Last?

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The race to make electric vehicles is turning some places into winners. Normal, Ill., is one of them. But it has seen good times go sour in the past. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/13/business/rivian-illinois-electric-vehicles.html

Biden Outlines a Plan for Cleaner Jet Fuel. But How Clean Would It Be?

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Some biofuels may contribute to greenhouse gas emissions in ways that can significantly reduce, and sometimes offset, their advantages over fossil fuels, studies have shown. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/13/climate/sustainable-jet-fuel-biden.html

Join Us for a Conversation on Greening Cryptocurrency

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment On Oct. 5, Andrew Ross Sorkin and the DealBook team explore the environmental impact of digital currency and efforts to make it more sustainable. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/10/business/dealbook/join-us-for-a-conversation-on-greening-crypto.html

Biden Speaks With Xi Amid Low Point in U.S.-China Relations

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The call was only the second time the leaders had spoken since President Biden’s inauguration. The lack of communication was a measure of the rising tensions between the two countries. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/10/us/politics/biden-xi-china.html

Democrats Want a ‘Climate Corps.’ They Just Can’t Agree How to Create It.

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Styled after the 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps, the program would put young people to work helping protect communities from climate disasters. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/09/climate/climate-corps-Congress.html

Tropical Storm Mindy Loses Strength

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The remnants of the tropical storm brought heavy rain to the Florida Panhandle, southern Georgia and coastal South Carolina, less than a day after it formed in the Gulf of Mexico. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/article/tropical-storm-mindy-hurricane.html

California Aims to Ban Recycling Symbols on Things That Aren’t Recyclable

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The well-known three-arrows symbol doesn’t necessarily mean that a product is actually recyclable. A new bill would limit the products allowed to feature the mark. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/08/climate/recycling-california.html

Building a More Sustainable Car, From Headlamp to Tailpipe

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Vehicle makers shy away from traditional materials that are hard to recycle, like leather and plastics, and look to repurpose alternatives that still convey quality. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/09/business/building-a-more-sustainable-car-from-headlamp-to-tailpipe.html

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