Published by The New York Times Science & Environment To get a handle on how the president’s international climate commitments will need to jibe with his domestic policy agenda, we called Nathaniel Keohane, an economist, former Obama adviser and climate expert. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/23/us/politics/climate-biden-domestic-policy.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment There were notable pledges of action, but several important greenhouse gas polluters were conspicuously silent. It showed the challenges that lie ahead. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/23/climate/biden-climate-summit.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Addressing leaders at a virtual summit meeting he convened, the president cast the fight against global warming as an economic opportunity for the world. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/climate/biden-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new report warns that, without a significant investment in research and development, America could become dependent on its competitors. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/23/opinion/politics/white-house-clean-technology-china.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment If the U.S. leads on climate, will other countries follow? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/23/briefing/spacex-launch-JJ-vaccine-biden-tax.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment President Biden said he would nominate Rick Spinrad, a professor of oceanography at Oregon State University, to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/us/politics/biden-noaa-climate-spinrad.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Top business leaders will join world leaders, and Biden administration officials will later participate in a CNN town hall. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/23/us/politics/climate-summit-recap-highlights.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Hitting the targets could require a rapid shift to electric vehicles, the expansion of forests nationwide, development of complex new carbon-capture technology and many other changes, researchers said. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/climate/biden-emissions-target-economy.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/us/politics/climate-summit-tech-problems.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment President Biden’s climate summit on Earth Day features high-profile speakers and attendees, including Pope Francis. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/us/politics/biden-climate-change-summit-russia-china.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The effort seeks to rally more than $1 billion for countries that can show they are lowering emissions by protecting tropical forests Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/climate/britain-norway-and-the-united-states-join-forces-with-businesses-to-protect-tropical-forests.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Poor nations would be particularly hard hit, but few would escape, Swiss Re said. The findings could influence how the industry prices insurance and invests its mammoth portfolios. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/climate/climate-change-economy.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Poor nations would be particularly hard hit, but few would escape, Swiss Re said. The findings could influence how the industry prices insurance and invests its mammoth portfolios. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/climate/world-economy-swiss-re-insurance.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The United States is history’s largest emitter. China is today’s largest emitter. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/climate/chinas-leader-xi-jinping-promises-to-strictly-limit-coal.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Thursday: Reducing and recycling can still go a long way. Plus, a surprising pandemic shortage. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/us/earth-day-recycling.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment This documentary about climate injustice feels defanged by its unfocused structure. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/movies/8-billion-angels-review.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Don’t skimp on doing your own research, and be aware that ‘green’ certificates aren’t always all they’re cracked up to be. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/travel/sustainable-travel.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In “The Climate Diet,” Paul Greenberg offers some suggestions for combating climate change, from switching out your light bulbs to asking your municipality to think about where it gets its energy. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/books/review/the-climate-diet-paul-greenberg.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Canada is the only G7 nation whose greenhouse gas emissions have increased since the Paris Agreement. The main reason: its oil sands. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/21/world/canada/trudeau-climate-oil-sands.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment This year’s specials include a Greta Thunberg documentary, a David Attenborough extravaganza, James Cameron on whales and Cher rescuing an elephant. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/21/arts/television/earth-day-greta-thunberg-david-attenborough.html