What Plants Will Survive in Your Garden? This Map Plans for a Warmer U.S.

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment About half of the country moved into a slightly warmer zone in the Agriculture Department’s new “plant hardiness” map, an important guide for gardeners. Climate change may be a factor. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/21/climate/usda-plant-hardiness-zone-map.html

Nations Are Getting Serious About Climate Action. Just Not Serious Enough.

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment There’s a lot more work to do to keep global temperatures at relatively safe levels, according to a U.N. report issued in advance of global climate talks. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/20/climate/united-nations-emissions-gap-report.html

What Endures After a Climate Activist’s Suicide: Grief, Anger and Hope

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Five years ago, David Buckel violently ended his life in a public park in Brooklyn. People who knew him were shocked and angry. Yet they refused to give up. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/19/nyregion/david-buckel-climate-activist-suicide-fossil-fuels.html

Dubai’s Costly Water World

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The city has spent billions of dollars to provide fresh water to its residents and tourist attractions, but experts say the efforts are straining the Persian Gulf’s natural resources. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/18/business/dubai-water-desalination.html

Los Angeles Will Offer More Energy Incentives to Low-Income Residents

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new study by the city’s utility and other researchers found that lower-income residents cannot afford electric vehicles and clean energy. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/16/business/energy-environment/los-angeles-energy-inequality.html

So Thieves Nabbed Your Catalytic Converter. Here’s Where It Ended Up.

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The pollution control devices contain valuable metals, making them a hot commodity for recycling. Some beneficiaries of the thefts look the other way. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/us/catalytic-converters-thefts-recycling.html

Lancet Countdown Report Shows Climate Change’s Impact on Health

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The 8th update to a major international report shows more people are getting sick and dying from extreme heat, drought and other climate problems. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/14/climate/climate-change-health-effects-lancet.html

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