Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The 81-year-old actress was charged with unlawful demonstration and was later released on her own recognizance, Capitol Police said. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/11/us/jane-fonda-arrested.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Polystyrene, a common ocean pollutant, decomposes in sunlight much faster than thought, a new study finds. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/11/science/plastics-ocean-degrade.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Forecasters say Chiba Prefecture, which was battered by a typhoon last month and is still recovering, is in the direct path of the powerful storm. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/11/world/asia/typhoon-hagibis-japan.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment At issue is whether recent successes had more to do with the weather and less with policy changes. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/11/climate/indonesia-wildfires-season.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Unsteady glaciers pose dangers to Alpine towns and tourist areas; the challenge is letting people know when to get out of harm’s way. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/11/travel/alps-glaciers-climate-change.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The average airline passenger leaves behind about three pounds of waste each flight. One British design firm has ideas to bring down that number. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/11/us/airline-cabin-waste.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As the world’s population grows, investors may benefit from stakes in funds that invest in agriculture and related sectors. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/11/business/agriculture-funds-profit-sustainable.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The California utility turned off power to hundreds of thousands of customers to reduce the risk of wildfires. Many could be without electricity for days. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/10/business/pge-blackout-questions.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The center of Super Typhoon Hagibis was in the Pacific Ocean, and could hit Tokyo this weekend. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/09/world/asia/japan-typhoon-hagibis.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Also this week, how we captured the stark beauty of ghost forests. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/09/climate/children-anxiety-climate-newsletter-nyt.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Trump administration plans to propose regulations on lead-lined water pipes that would bolster reporting requirements but slow the timetable for replacing them. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/10/climate/epa-lead-water-pipes.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Many of the thousands of fires burning in Brazil’s Amazon are set by ranchers. A deal inked 10 years ago was meant to stop the problem, but the ecological arson goes on as the Earth warms. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/10/world/americas/amazon-fires-brazil-cattle.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment New research shows that hundreds of North American birds are at risk of major habitat disruption from climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/10/climate/state-birds-climate-change.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Every brand wants to win. But should this be a competition at all? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/10/style/fashion-lvmh-kering-sustainability-competition.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment FEMA’s buyout money goes disproportionately to high-income counties, new research shows. The findings raise concerns about fairness and efficiency. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/09/climate/disaster-flood-buyouts-climate-change.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment No presidential candidate has Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s experience in the trenches of the climate wars. For a youth-driven movement, though, he may not be the man of the hour. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/09/climate/climate-change-biden.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Green roofs can save energy, reduce air pollution and attract residents with their appealing look. Now, cities worldwide are enshrining them into law. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/09/realestate/the-green-roof-revolution.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In barely a year, the group’s tactics have propelled it from a handful of members to worldwide protests. But can it keep that momentum as its actions get more disruptive? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/08/world/europe/extinction-rebellion-london-greta.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The provocative climate group is trying to disrupt the city, hoping for the success it has had in London and elsewhere in Europe. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/07/nyregion/extinction-rebellion-nyc-protest.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As plastic alternatives proliferate, some choose to sip instead of suck. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/07/style/plastic-straw-alternatives.html?emc=rss&partner=rss