NYC’s Ongoing Debate Over Local Law 97, Effort to Curb Building Pollution

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Regulators are putting the finishing touches on Local Law 97, which takes effect next year, and aims to restrict greenhouse gases from buildings. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/24/nyregion/local-law-97-nyc-environment.html

Florida Caimans, an Invasive Species, Could Be Close to Eradication

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Caimans are an invasive species in Florida, where they ran wild over half a century ago. Researchers known as the Croc Docs may be close to helping eradicate them. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/24/science/caiman-invasive-species-florida.html

Gavin Newsom Wants to Export California’s Climate Laws to the World

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Democratic governor is supercharging climate policy and eyeing a future White House run. But critics say some of his constituents could be left behind. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/23/climate/gavin-newsom-california-climate-action.html

How the Israel-Hamas War Imperils Action Against Global Warming

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Oil prices could surge. Disagreements between nations could worsen. The conflict complicates already fragile global diplomacy ahead of crucial climate talks. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/23/climate/gaza-war-climate-change.html

Melting of West Antarctic Ice Shelves May Be Inevitable

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment It may be too late to halt the decline of the West Antarctic ice shelves, a study found, but climate action could still forestall the gravest sea level rise. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/23/climate/antarctic-melting-sea-level-rise.html

Why Olive Oil Is So Expensive Right Now

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Prices have more than doubled as extreme weather hit crops in Spain, Italy and elsewhere. The upcoming harvest isn’t looking much better, so that drizzle of oil on your salad may remain costly. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/22/business/olive-oil-price.html

Drought in Spain Leaves Villagers Fearing a Drier Future

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Residents of Pozoblanco and 22 other villages in the country’s south have had to get their drinking water from tankers since April, when the reservoir serving the area dried up. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/22/world/europe/spain-drought-water.html

David Suzuki Warned Canada About Mistreating Nature, but Says, ‘We’ve Failed’

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment After cautioning about environmental damage on TV for decades, David Suzuki, 87, one of Canada’s most famous scientists, felt a sense of defeat as he watched forests burn and temperatures soar this summer. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/20/world/canada/canada-environmentalism-david-suzuki.html

Scotland Braces For Heavy Rain and Winds From Storm Babet

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Britain’s weather agency issued its highest alert for parts of Scotland, warning that as much as a month’s worth of rain is expected to fall between Thursday and Friday. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/18/world/europe/storm-babet-uk-weather-scotland.html

Texas Museum Uses Art Exhibition to Consider Climate Change

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A show at the Blanton Museum of Art set out to consider a world where greenhouse gasses turn the sky orange. Then a burning planet made it a reality. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/18/arts/design/blanton-museum-climate-change-exhibit-orange-sky.html

In ‘Re/Sisters,’ Gender Meets Climate Activism. It’s a Lot.

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A sprawling show at the Barbican Art Gallery in London presents works under the banner of “ecofeminism,” linking women’s oppression with humanity’s destruction of nature. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/18/arts/design/resisters-barbican-art-gallery.html

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