Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Seeking to do their part to avert climate change, dozens of cities are exploring ways to limit natural gas heating in new homes. One city may also require existing homeowners to make a switch. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/05/us/bellingham-natural-gas-ban.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The civil rights group is trying to stop state and local branches from accepting money from utilities that promote fossil fuels and then lobbying on their behalf. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/05/business/energy-environment/naacp-utility-donations.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The country is venting frustration with Prime Minister Scott Morrison over what many view as a nonchalant response to the disastrous blazes and his unwavering dismissal of climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/04/world/australia/fires-scott-morrison.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The administration will propose that federal agencies be allowed to disregard climate change when assessing the environmental effects of major projects. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/03/climate/trump-nepa-climate-change.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Fires continue to rage in southeast Australia. If you’re safe, we would like to hear from residents and tourists and see your photos or videos. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/03/reader-center/australia-wildfires-evacuation.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Images of destruction, escape and the struggle to contain dozens of blazes as the country faces one of the worst wildfire seasons in its history. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/03/world/australia/wildfires-pictures.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment At least 30 people have been killed in the most intense rains to strike Jakarta, the country’s capital, since record keeping began. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/02/world/asia/indonesia-jakarta-rain-floods.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Also this week, holiday fireworks in Iceland and beyond Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/01/climate/nyt-climate-newsletter-resolutions-fireworks.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A Brooklyn wine bar and restaurant is one of a handful of establishments in different cities that are trying to eliminate waste from their premises. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/01/business/zero-waste-restaurants.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Bush fire season is nothing new to Australians, but this summer has been calamitous — and it’s far from over. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/01/world/australia/fires.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Sales doubled in 2019, but the industry’s tipping point — severing ties to the gas pump — still lies ahead. These cars will help make that happen. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/01/business/future-electric-cars-2020.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Trump administration staffed an E.P.A. advisory panel with its choice of scientists, but they concluded that three significant regulatory rollbacks broke with established science. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/31/climate/epa-science-panel-trump.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The German chancellor, in her 15th such address, expressed optimism about the coming decade despite large challenges ahead. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/31/world/europe/merkel-new-year-climate.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The country’s east coast was dotted with apocalyptic scenes on the last day of the warmest decade on record in Australia. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/31/world/australia/fires-red-skies-Mallacoota.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment It’s true! Some tech companies had a positive social impact this year. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/technology/the-2019-good-tech-awards.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In Svalbard, above the Arctic Circle, you can’t be born and you can’t be buried, but you can find renewal in the dark of winter. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/travel/svalbard-norway-northern-lights.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment One large mining company is trying to shut illegal operations, which use mercury. The small-scale miners say there’s no other way to earn a living. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/world/asia/indonesia-gold-environment-mercury.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In three years, the administration has diminished the role of science in policymaking while disrupting research projects nationwide. Experts say the effects could be felt for years. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/28/climate/trump-administration-war-on-science.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The actress was joined by her “Grace and Frankie” co-star Lily Tomlin to headline a climate rally that offered plenty of chances to get arrested, but few takers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/28/us/politics/jane-fonda-lily-tomlin-protest.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Many ports — all along the coast of California, in parts of Europe, even in China — have found a solution to idling luxury liners. In New York, they’re still a problem. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/26/nyregion/cruise-ship-exhaust-shore-power-nyc.html?emc=rss&partner=rss