Published by The New York Times Science & Environment President-elect Donald J. Trump has vowed to dismantle President Obama’s climate change policies. In Mr. Ebell, he may have found his man. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/12/science/myron-ebell-trump-epa.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment President-elect Trump has vowed to “cancel” the Paris climate accord, jeopardizing what scientists say is a critical 3.6-degree irreversible temperature target. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/11/us/politics/donald-trump-climate-change.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Researchers tracked narwhals and found that they reconstruct their underwater world with more resolution that most other animals on the planet. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/science/narwhals-echolocation.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new study finds that plastic debris in the oceans carries a smell similar to other sources of their food. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/science/birds-plastics-smell.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A study of turbines in Britain found that each one killed one to two bats each month, with some killing more than 60. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/08/science/bats-wind-power-turbines.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment He popularized nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, a tool used to understand chemical structures, and was a leader in understanding how organic reactions occurred. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/07/science/john-roberts-organic-chemistry.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Top energy policy makers and corporate leaders say it will be challenging to meet even the deal’s modest goals to reduce emissions and greenhouse gases. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/04/business/energy-environment/paris-climate-change-agreement-official-now-what.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The world’s governments have committed to slashing greenhouse emissions, but it is not clear the necessary technology exists yet. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/03/business/energy-environment/climate-crisis-big-question-how-to-inspire-innovation.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A warming planet is responsible for the glorious colors of fall lasting so late in the year, scientists say, but they warn it could have a negative effect on the foliage over the longer term. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/03/science/climate-change-leaves.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Activists in Washington State have fought the industry, largely successfully, on building export terminals, and a ballot measure to tax carbon there could create a national model. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/03/us/politics/is-coals-political-heft-plunging-one-state-may-be-canary-in-mine.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Higher yields with less pesticides was the sales pitch for genetically modified seeds. But that has not proved to be the outcome in the United States. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/30/business/gmo-promise-falls-short.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Opponents of the proposed constitutional amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot say that it was written to fool voters and could make panels more costly. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/28/science/florida-solar-power-referendum.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The bear, named Pizza, is showing signs of distress, advocates say, adding that using wild animals to attract customers is a disturbing trend in China. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/26/world/asia/china-polar-bear-shopping-mall.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Dr. Hamilton, who was killed in Antarctica over the weekend, studied glaciers with our future in mind, and with a smile. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/25/science/gordon-hamilton.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment On the Penobscot in Maine and other rivers in the U.S., several endangered species are rebounding with the reopening of spawning areas. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/25/science/penobscot-river-maine-dam-removal-fish.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The 50-year-old University of Maine researcher, who was studying changes in sea levels, died when his snowmobile went into a crevasse. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/25/science/gordon-hamilton-climate-scientist-dies-accident-antarctica.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An alternative to hydrofluorocarbons for use in cars’ air-conditioners has far less impact on global warming but raises concerns about safety as well as cost. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/23/business/energy-environment/auto-coolant-global-warming-at-what-cost.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Bets for avoiding the worst droughts, wildfires and floods include Portland, Me., San Francisco, Detroit and — surprise — New York City. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/20/science/9-cities-to-live-in-if-youre-worried-about-climate-change.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Scientists are trying to learn what melting sea ice means for the pinkish, feathery-limbed crustacean that sustains penguins, sea birds and whales. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/19/science/antarctic-marine-life-conference.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Most Americans say they are interested in the issue, but it came up only once in the first two debates and is not among topics listed for the third. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/18/science/hillary-cinton-donald-trump-global-warming.html?partner=rss&emc=rss