Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The agency was created to protect the environment and public health, but a series of moves suggests it is transforming under President Trump. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/climate/the-epa-shifts-its-mission.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is closing fast. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/world/europe/merz-germany-spending.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, said the agency’s mission was to make it cheaper to buy cars, heat homes and run businesses. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/climate/epa-zeldin-rollbacks-pollution.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Here is what we know about the billions in funds that have led to federal investigations, lawsuits and frozen bank accounts for climate nonprofit groups. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/climate/epa-climate-grants-canceled.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Breakthrough Energy, an umbrella group for energy and environmental efforts funded by Mr. Gates, is resetting for the Trump era. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/climate/bill-gates-breakthrough-energy-cuts.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An internal memo directs the closure of offices designed to ease the heavy pollution faced by poor and minority communities. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/climate/epa-closure-environmental-justice-offices.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Dozens of nonprofit groups have been unable to access the federal government’s payment system. The E.P.A. hasn’t explained why. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/climate/epa-grant-recipients-funding-freeze.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Interior Department is suspending 20 Biden-era legal opinions, including one leading to fines against energy companies if birds die in oil spills or other industrial activities. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/climate/interior-department-birds-oil-legal-opinions.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Bird watchers along Lake Huron photographed the bird, which has been nicknamed Rusty and Creamsicle. But there is no consensus about what caused its unusual tint. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/science/snowy-owl-orange-michigan-rusty.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The added capacity for the year was the most from any single source in more than two decades. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/business/energy-environment/solar-energy-trump-record.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Areas around Los Angeles and San Francisco could receive up to two inches of rain in the middle of the week. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/weather/la-san-francisco-rain-snow-forecast-california.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment About 19 positions will be cut, including those in offices focused on technology policy and diversity, equity and inclusion. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/science/nasa-chief-scientist-fired-katherine-calvin.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment To applause from oil and gas executives, Chris Wright said natural gas was preferable to renewable energy and climate change was a “side effect of building the modern world.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/climate/energy-secretary-climate-change-fossil-fuels.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The justices declined to hear unusual arguments from Republican-led states that sought to end lawsuits against energy companies over their role in global warming. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/climate/supreme-court-climate-lawsuits-states.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Every fabric has an environmental cost. Here’s how to make informed choices. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/climate/best-workout-clothes.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In a lawsuit, Climate United claims the E.P.A. is illegally withholding funds that have become a target of the Trump administration. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/08/climate/epa-climate-funds-lawsuit.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The utility that serves New York City and Westchester County has filed a request to raise its rates to help pay for the shift to cleaner energy, sparking dismay among residents. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/09/nyregion/con-ed-power-grid-rates-nyc-westchester.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/08/climate/noaa-layoffs-trump.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Chris Wright’s remarks were welcomed at a time when countries across the region have felt whipsawed by cuts to longstanding African energy initiatives. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/climate/africa-chris-wright-energy-fossil-fuels-electricity.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Years of war and food insecurity in the region made the extreme heat especially dangerous. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/climate/sudan-heat-wave-climate-change.html