Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A top Federal Reserve official says climate scenario analysis could be valuable in making sure that banks mind their climate-tied weak spots. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/business/economy/federal-reserve-climate-change-banks.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Her birth represents the first cloning of an endangered species native to North America, and may bring needed genetic diversity to the species. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/science/black-footed-ferret-clone.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The state’s widespread electricity failure was largely caused by freezing natural gas pipelines. That didn’t stop advocates for fossil fuels from trying to shift blame. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/climate/texas-blackouts-disinformation.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Regenerative grazing can store more carbon in soils in the form of roots and other plant tissues. But how much can it really help the fight against climate change? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/climate/regenerative-grazing-cattle-climate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Citi committed “one of the biggest blunders in banking history,” a federal judge says. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/business/dealbook/citigroup-900-million.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Systems are designed to handle spikes in demand, but the wild and unpredictable weather linked to global warming will very likely push grids beyond their limits. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/climate/texas-power-grid-failures.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/business/ford-says-it-will-phase-out-gasoline-powered-vehicles-in-europe.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As the freak winter storm raged, historically marginalized communities were among the first to face power outages, experts say. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/climate/texas-blackout-storm-minorities.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Power outages, natural gas shortages and icy conditions made it hard for automakers, retailers and delivery carriers to operate across much of the South and Midwest. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/business/winter-storm-business-disruptions.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment There’s a hidden hurdle. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/business/dealbook/diversity-corporate-boardrooms.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Carmakers, government agencies and investors are pouring money into battery research in a global race to profit from emission-free electric cars. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/business/energy-environment/electric-car-batteries-investment.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Disha Ravi, 21, is facing sedition charges, accused of sharing a Google Doc about the farmers protest with Greta Thunberg. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/15/world/asia/climate-activist-jailed-india.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment At least 2.5 million customers, most of them in Texas, had lost electricity by early Monday as weather advisories extended from coast to coast. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/14/us/winter-storm-snow-ice.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Across the country, battling water scarcity requires a vast array of workers, from inspectors and fumigators to truck drivers and pipe layers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/15/travel/cuba-clean-water.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment My daughter’s lockdown achievement is that she does not let food go to waste. It’s reminded me that humans don’t have to leave a mass of trash in their wake. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/15/climate/pandemic-lunches-leftovers.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” the billionaire Microsoft founder lays out his concerns for the earth and some concrete ideas for the future. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/15/books/review/bill-gates-how-to-avoid-a-climate-disaster.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The high-level group’s first meeting focused on job creation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/11/climate/biden-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Scientists have found that sawfish are thriving in some habitats while vanishing from others. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/10/science/sawfish-extinction-conservation.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The automaker earned more than $6 billion last year — money that it will plow into the development of electric and autonomous vehicles. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/10/business/gm-profits-electric-cars.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment New research confirms that emissions from China of CFCs, a banned gas that harms Earth’s ozone layer, have fallen sharply, reversing a dangerous spike. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/10/climate/ozone-layer-china-cfcs.html