Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Dozens of countries are backing an effort that would protect 30 percent of Earth’s land and water. Native people, often among the most effective stewards of nature, have been disregarded, or worse, in the past. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/11/climate/nature-conservation-30-percent.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The oil industry, known for boom-bust cycles, is resisting the temptation to pump more oil — for now. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/11/business/energy-environment/oil-prices-opec-shale.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Michael S. Regan has said he intends to act aggressively in carrying out the president’s agenda of fighting climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/10/climate/michael-s-regan-epa-biden.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Quirks of the human mind and how we process information might explain the uncanny appearances of thylacines. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/10/science/thylacines-tasmanian-tigers-sightings.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As companies and investors increasingly say they are focused on climate and sustainability, the cryptocurrency’s huge carbon footprint could become a red flag. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/09/business/dealbook/bitcoin-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The dramatic effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the travel industry and beyond are made clear in six charts. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/08/travel/tourism-2020-coronavirus.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new study suggests that large swaths of the tropics will experience dangerous living and working conditions if global warming isn’t limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/08/climate/climate-change-heat-tropics.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate concerns push BP and other firms to seek new roles as pollution fighters. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/08/business/carbon-capture-bp.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Legislation that the Mexican president has pushed would curtail private investors in the energy industry and possibly reverse gains in lowering carbon emissions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/07/world/americas/mexico-energy-sector-privatization.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment From the rise in poaching to the waning of noise pollution, travel’s shutdown is having profound effects. Which will remain, and which will vanish? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/07/travel/covid-pandemic-environmental-impact.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An environmental assessment said the project’s next step would largely benefit coastal areas, though it might also affect some marine life, especially dolphins. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/05/climate/louisiana-mississippi-river-diversion.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In the heart of coal country, the town of Rawlins will soon be home to one of the nation’s largest wind farms. But pride in the fossil fuel past remains a powerful force. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/03/climate/wyoming-coal-country-wind-farm.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment They see branding opportunities as the pandemic and a desire by cities to curb traffic propel e-bike sales to new heights. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/04/business/electric-ebikes-pandemic.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In his first major address, the secretary of state pledged to focus on how diplomacy has a direct effect on regular Americans. At the top of the list: dealing with China. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/03/us/politics/biden-blinken-foreign-policy.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Federal wildlife authorities in California are working with a wind energy company to breed the endangered birds in captivity to replace any that may be killed by turbine blades. Conservationists are skeptical. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/03/climate/california-condor-wind-power.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Darren Woods, in an interview before an annual presentation to investors today, also suggested there was common ground with Biden administration policies. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/03/business/energy-environment/exxon-mobil-darren-woods.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In short: Very green. But plug-in cars still have environmental effects. Here’s a guide to the main issues and how they might be addressed. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/02/climate/electric-vehicles-environment.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Mr. Chambers worked night shifts as a pharmacist so he could spend time scouring Georgia for unseen birds. He died of complications of Covid-19. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/02/obituaries/walter-chambers-dead-coronavirus.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Officials have a new plan to manage rising water. Succeed or fail, it will very likely become a case study for other cities facing climate threats. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/02/climate/miami-sea-level-rise.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As Deb Haaland, President Biden’s choice for Interior secretary, heads toward a showdown vote, the department she would head is moving ahead on environmental policies. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/02/climate/biden-interior-department-haaland.html