Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In “Under a White Sky,” Elizabeth Kolbert explores the human efforts to confront the effects of climate change, and all their unintended consequences. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/01/books/review/elizabeth-kolbert-under-a-white-sky.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As automakers promise to get rid of internal combustion engines, Heidelberg is trying to get rid of autos. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/28/business/heidelberg-cars-environment.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment New climate pledges submitted to the United Nations would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by less than 1 percent, the world body announced. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/26/climate/paris-agreement-emissions-targets.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Ms. Granholm will oversee an agency that plays a leading role in researching and developing new energy technologies. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/25/climate/jennifer-granholm-is-confirmed-as-energy-secretary.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment From a newly certified Whale Heritage Site to scenic byways for electric cars, five new initiatives suggest the travel industry may be envisioning a more responsible future. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/25/travel/sustainable-travel-environment-pandemic.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Workhorse, a small truck maker with big ambitions, was counting on the deal for a surge in revenue. Its shares lost $2 billion in value. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/24/business/workhorse-stock-price-postal-contract.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new study challenges a common hypothesis about how protecting charismatic species also conserves animals that are less well known. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/25/science/pandas-umbrella-species.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Senator Joe Manchin III, who oversees the confirmation hearing, said he would support Representative Deb Haaland, President Biden’s nominee to lead the Interior Department. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/24/climate/deb-haaland-interior-secretary.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment “The president has been clear to all of us — words matter, tone matters and civility matters,” said Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/24/us/politics/language-government-biden-trump.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment John Kerry’s remarks stood in sharp contrast to the American stance under the previous administration, which tried to block even general mentions of global warming at the world body. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/23/climate/john-kerry-united-nations.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A missed deadline for flights to look for polar bears means the work to locate oil reserves in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is effectively killed. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/22/climate/arctic-refuge-seismic-survey.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment President Biden’s choice for interior secretary faces her confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Democrats see her as embodying the hopes of the new administration; Republicans object to her activism. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/22/climate/deb-haaland-interior.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Many big businesses have not set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Others have weak goals. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/22/business/energy-environment/corporations-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The federal government is revising rates for flood coverage on April 1. New data suggests premiums need to increase sharply for some homes. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/22/climate/flood-insurance-fema.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The warnings came as heavier-than-usual rainfall and snowfall was expected to hit parts of Washington and Oregon. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/21/us/winter-storm-west-coast.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Continent-spanning storms triggered blackouts in Oklahoma and Mississippi, halted one third of U.S. oil production and disrupted vaccinations in 20 states. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/20/climate/united-states-infrastructure-storms.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A shift in Earth’s poles 42,000 years ago may have drastically altered the planet’s climate, scientists have found — and they’re naming the period after the author Douglas Adams. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/science/laschamp-earth-magnetic-climate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Community wood banks, like food banks, help people in need. Climate change is shaping their role. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/19/climate/wood-banks-winter-maine.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Her novel, “How Beautiful We Were,” is a story about how people respond to environmental destruction. It was delayed by the pandemic and before that by the success of her previous book, “Behold the Dreamers.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/19/books/imbolo-mbue-how-beautiful-we-were.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Power failures have cast a spotlight on whether energy companies and regulators are doing enough to prepare for climate change and natural disasters. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/business/energy-environment/california-texas-blackouts-utilities.html