Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Water recycling in office buildings is seen as a promising sustainability effort, as well as a smart hedge against rising costs and future shortages. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/03/business/drought-water-reuse-development.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An electrified highway is theoretically the most efficient way to eliminate truck emissions. But the political obstacles are daunting. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/03/business/electric-trucks-catenary-wire.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The sprawling, 2,702-page bill includes historic investments in traditional projects as well as broadband expansion and funds for some climate projects. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/02/us/politics/infrastructure-bill.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Financing and security issues are clouding new power station projects. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/02/business/great-britain-china-nuclear-power.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The legislation contains what could be the largest investment in climate resilience in American history. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/02/us/climate-infrastructure-bill.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Hundreds of scientists and policy experts left the government during the Trump administration. The jobs remain unfilled six months into President Biden’s term. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/01/climate/biden-scientists-shortage-climate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Large swaths of the Western U.S. are suffering from drought and major wildfires. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/02/us/august-forecast.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment After a heat wave and two Southeast Asia-style rainstorms that flooded the capital’s streets, subways and Brian May’s cellar, it seems timely to ask if the city is prepared to deal with wild weather. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/02/world/london-floods-brian-may.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The big changes that can still save us. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/30/podcasts/the-daily-newsletter-climate-change-avoidable.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Police search the desert trying to track down the poachers selling Conophytums to collectors worldwide, threatening to wipe out rare plants in the wild. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/31/world/africa/south-africa-poachers-tiny-succulent-plants.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Events in the genome of Welwitschia have given it the ability to survive in an unforgiving desert for thousands of years. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/31/science/plant-leaves-welwitschia.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Ambitious high-rise projects in Sweden are a showcase for a reviving forest industry. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/30/todaysinyt/wooden-buildings-reach-for-the-sky-in-vaxjo-sweden.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Utilities are fighting to keep the lights on amid extreme wildfires, heat and flooding fueled by global warming. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/29/climate/electric-utilities-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The drought in Northern California is severe, and the risk of fires remains high. But winemakers are trying to adapt to climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/29/dining/drinks/california-wine-climate-change-fires.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The casualty toll from the flood in a Taliban-controlled district in Nuristan Province was expected to rise beyond the 80 confirmed deaths as the search for victims continues. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/29/world/asia/afghanistan-nuristan-floods.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Humans aren’t the only species that navigate by starlight. Animals from birds to dung beetles may do it, too — and might become disoriented as our city lights drown out the heavens. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/29/science/animals-starlight-navigation-dacke.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Want to help the environment? Going carless is an excellent start. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/29/realestate/the-best-and-worst-cities-to-live-without-a-car.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new study looks at “the mortality cost of carbon”: lives lost or gained as emissions change over time. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/29/climate/carbon-emissions-death.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A team of Times journalists collaborated to explain visually the city’s complicated challenges involving Lake Michigan. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/29/insider/chicago-climate-lake-michigan.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A bipartisan package includes the largest-ever federal spending for electric vehicle charging stations, public transit and clean water. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/28/climate/infrastructure-bill-climate-change.html