How the New E.P.A. Rules Affect Toyota and Their Hybrid Cars

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The auto giant lobbied hard against tougher pollution rules. This week, the E.P.A.’s new rules proved favorable to hybrid technology, an area that Toyota dominates. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/22/climate/toyota-hybrid-epa-pollution.html

16 States Sue Biden Administration Over Gas Permit Pause

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment President Biden halted approvals for new exports of liquefied natural gas to study its effect on the climate, national security and the economy. Major oil- and gas-producing states are angry. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/21/climate/states-sue-biden-lng-pause.html

Utility-Caused Wildfires Are Becoming a National Problem

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change is raising the risk of blazes that are started by power lines and other utility equipment in many parts of the U.S. besides California. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/22/business/energy-environment/electric-utilities-wildfires-climate-change.html

As the Rio Grande Dries Up, Canoeing Near Big Bend National Park Gets Harder

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Canoeing the Rio Grande near Big Bend National Park can be magical. But as the river dries, it’s getting harder to find where a boat will actually float. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/22/travel/texas-big-bend-rio-grande-boat.html

National Plan to Look Into Homeowners Insurers Hits a Hurdle

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Roughly two weeks after state regulators said they were collecting details on insurers’ homeowners businesses, key states may opt out, undermining the effort. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/21/business/naic-homeowners-insurers-states-hurdle.html

Long Before Amsterdam’s Coffee Shops, There Were Hallucinogenic Seeds

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A nearly 2,000-year-old stash pouch provides the first evidence of the intentional use of a powerful psychedelic plant in Western Europe during the Roman Era. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/21/science/archaeology-hallucinogens-henbane.html

New Rules Will Still Push Carmakers to Sell More Electric Cars

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment New Biden administration auto rules are less forceful than an earlier proposal but will still add to market pressure for cheaper electric vehicles. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/20/business/new-rules-will-still-push-carmakers-to-sell-more-electric-cars.html

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