In France, Holiday Skating Rinks Are an Unlikely Climate Battleground

December 22, 2019 / by Melissa Godin / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The attractions have prompted environmental concerns, and some cities have canceled them, citing the size of the carbon footprint needed to maintain the sites. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/22/world/europe/france-christmas-rinks.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

In ‘Strongest’ Climate Ruling Yet, Dutch Court Orders Leaders to Take Action

December 20, 2019 / by JOHN SCHWARTZ / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The ruling, which is not subject to further appeal, requires the country to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent from 1990 levels by the end of next year.  Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/20/climate/netherlands-climate-lawsuit.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

Changing Seas Bring ‘Turtle Stranding Season’ to Cape Cod

December 19, 2019 / by Kendra Pierre-Louis / Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Oceans

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As the ocean warms, an increasing number of turtles are heading farther north and getting stranded once the temperatures fall.  Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/19/climate/climate-change-cold-turtles.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

PG&E Reaches Deal With Regulators but Faces More Hurdles

December 18, 2019 / by Lauren Hepler and Ivan Penn / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The utility has faced objections from the governor of California and hedge funds vying for control of the company. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/17/business/energy-environment/pge-bankruptcy-wildfire-victims.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

Dispatch From the Land of Flight Shaming, or How I Became a Train Boaster

December 18, 2019 / by Ingrid K. Williams / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In Sweden, some environmentally conscious travelers are switching from planes to trains. Slower? Yes. But why not embrace the journey, perhaps even prolong it? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/18/travel/Sweden-flight-shaming.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

Hard Times for a Hot Commodity, the Prized New Mexico Chile

December 18, 2019 / by Amelia Nierenberg / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Years of drought, erratic weather and other stresses are taking their toll on the peppers that are central to the state’s economy and identity. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/16/dining/hatch-chiles-new-mexico.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

A Coal Baron Funded Climate Denial as His Company Spiraled Into Bankruptcy

December 17, 2019 / by Lisa Friedman / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Robert E. Murray, the former chairman of Murray Energy, gave nearly $1 million to climate denial groups and other organizations seeking to undo environmental regulations. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/17/climate/murray-energy-climate-denial-coal.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

Eastern States Introduce a Plan to Cap Tailpipe Pollution

December 17, 2019 / by HIROKO TABUCHI / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Twelve states and the District of Columbia released a draft plan for an ambitious cap-and-trade program to curb planet-warming emissions on the region’s roads. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/17/climate/tailpipe-emissions-cap-and-trade.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

A Methane Leak, Seen From Space, Proves to Be Far Larger Than Thought

December 17, 2019 / by HIROKO TABUCHI / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The findings mark a step forward in using space technology to detect leaks of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from oil and gas sites worldwide. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/16/climate/methane-leak-satellite.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

U.N. Climate Talks End With Big Polluters Blocking Stronger Action

December 15, 2019 / by Somini Sengupta / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, said countries had “lost an important opportunity” at the meeting in Madrid.  Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/15/climate/cop25-un-climate-talks-madrid.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

Secondhand Gifts and ‘Experiences’ Still Top Holiday Lists

December 15, 2019 / by Maria Cramer / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, North America

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Retail remains king, but Americans concerned about climate change and consumerism are continuing to have an impact on shopping habits. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/15/business/gift-guide-used-experiences-homemade.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

As U.N. Climate Talks Go to Overtime, a Battle for the ‘Spirit’ of the Paris Pact

December 14, 2019 / by Somini Sengupta / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment World leaders meeting in Madrid remained at loggerheads on Saturday about whether they could commit, just on paper, to raise voluntary climate targets next year. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/14/climate/COP25-madrid-climate-talks.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

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