Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A system that determines the sex of chicks before they hatch eliminates the need to destroy young males. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/28/climate/chickens-egg-industry-humane.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A landscape architect in China has a surprising strategy to help manage surges of water from storms supercharged by climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/28/climate/sponge-cities-kongjian-yu.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The decision, which came after a legal challenge, throws into question the fate of dozens of similar measures across the United States. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/climate/berkeley-gas-ban-climate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The conditional loan from the Energy Department is part of a broad effort to revive the use of nuclear energy in the United States. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/business/energy-environment/holtec-palisades-nuclear-plant-loan.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Dr. Goodall, who is best known for her work with chimpanzees, recently celebrated her forthcoming 90th birthday with as many dogs and explained why she isn’t slowing down. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/science/jane-goodall-90-birthday-dogs.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Rowers in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race this weekend have been warned of dangerously high levels of E. coli in the River Thames, the latest sign of England’s polluted waterways. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/world/europe/oxford-cambridge-boat-race-ecoli.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Line 5 crosses tribal lands, runs beneath the water and needs major upgrades. Opponents fear spills. Supporters envision jobs. Everyone sees a fight. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/climate/line-5-pipeline-michigan-wisconsin-swing-state.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Grid managers say they are well prepared to handle a sharp drop in the energy produced by solar panels as the eclipse darkens the sky in North America on April 8. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/business/energy-environment/solar-energy-grid-eclipse.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Farmers of fruits and vegetables say coverage has become unavailable or unaffordable as drought and floods increasingly threaten their crops. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/business/economy/crop-insurance-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Mr. Musk helped create China’s electric vehicle industry. But he is now facing challenges there as well as scrutiny in the West over his reliance on the country. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/world/asia/musk-china-tesla-explained.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Tesla and China built a symbiotic relationship, with credits, workers and parts that made Mr. Musk ultrarich. Now, his reliance on the country may give Beijing leverage. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/world/asia/elon-musk-tesla-china.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new study suggests that two killer whale populations in the North Pacific are distinct enough to be considered separate species. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/science/orcas-species-killer-whales.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The ubiquitous ingredient contributes to the loss of tropical forests. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/climate/why-palm-oil-is-still-a-big-problem.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Lawmakers say preservationists held too much power over decisions on whether buildings should be demolished and what should be allowed to replace them. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/realestate/miami-beach-building-preservation-florida.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Ocean Conservation Namibia is disentangling a record number of seals, while broadcasting the perils of marine debris in a largely feel good way. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/climate/ocean-conservation-naimbia-baby-seals.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Tips on finding a sustainable short-term rental, what you can do to conserve energy and getting involved in the community. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/travel/sustainable-vacation-rentals.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Seine is becoming a test case for a European plan to cut carbon emissions by turning rivers into the new highways. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/business/in-france-the-future-is-arriving-on-a-barge.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Experts explain how to tell if you have allergies, and how to find relief if you do. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/25/well/live/spring-allergy-symptoms.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Industries produce 25 percent of America’s planet-warming emissions but so far have proved very hard to clean up. The Biden administration is trying. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/25/climate/energy-department-grants-decarbonize-industry.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Astronomers have gotten better at tracking the motions of stars just beyond the solar system. But that’s made it harder to predict Earth’s future and reconstruct its past. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/25/science/space/astronomy-cosmos-climate.html