Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The population crashed following climate change about 930,000 years ago, scientists concluded. Other experts aren’t convinced by the analysis. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/science/human-survival-bottleneck.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Techniques developed by Big Oil may lead to the next clean energy breakthrough. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/climate/drill-baby-drill-the-promise-of-geothermal-power.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The artworks in “Spora,” a long-term exhibition in Manhattan, are easy to overlook, but they bring an acute awareness to the environment beyond the gallery doors. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/arts/design/spora-climate-art-swiss-institute.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Making plant-based meals the default has reduced food-related greenhouse gas emissions by 36 percent, the mayor’s office said. Just don’t say “vegan.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/climate/new-york-hospitals-vegan-meals.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Heather and David Durst’s children have set up a GoFundMe to help them rebuild their lives. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/video/climate/100000009065186/idalia-hudson-florida-durst-fire.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Supply chain problems and high interest rates are hurting U.S. projects, the Danish company said. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/30/business/orsted-write-down-wind-power.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The effects of a summer of environmental catastrophes were felt everywhere in Canada, from its vast boreal forests to a river on Vancouver Island once fished by Hollywood royalty. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/30/world/canada/canada-wildfires-river-salmon.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Idalia’s path makes it difficult to predict where the storm will come ashore. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/climate/how-to-track-a-hurricane.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The European Union deployed firefighters and equipment in what could be a preview of how it handles disasters linked to climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/30/world/europe/greece-fires-eu-climate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Misattributed videos, recycled lies and warped fears are fueling unfounded claims about the recent record-breaking heat, floods and wildfires. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/30/business/media/maui-idalia-disinformation-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The agency curtailed pollution protections for millions of streams, wetlands and other bodies of water to comply with a Supreme Court decision. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/climate/epa-wetlands-protection-rollback.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Biden administration has bet big on offshore wind. But the first-ever auction in the Gulf of Mexico attracted just two bidders. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/climate/gulf-mexico-wind-farm.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The wildfires in Southwestern Louisiana are among the worst in the state’s history and have burned an estimated 60,000 acres. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/us/louisiana-wildfires-tiger-island.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The threat to groundwater is a classic tragedy of the commons. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/briefing/groundwater.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Aquifers are shrinking nationwide, threatening supplies of drinking water and America’s status as a food superpower. Climate change is amplifying the problem. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/climate/groundwater-aquifer-overuse-investigation-takeaways.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Warm water can fuel tropical storms and hurricanes. This year has been record-breaking for ocean heat. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/climate/hot-ocean-temperatures-idalia.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change is fueling storms that have increased the size and frequency of big waves, according to a recent study published by the Journal of Geophysical Research. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/climate/waves-california-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The finding doesn’t have the force of law, but is notable because it is based on one of the most widely accepted international treaties. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/climate/united-nations-children-climate-lawsuit.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The United States has enough geothermal energy to power the entire country. Some are trying to unlock it by using techniques from the fracking boom. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/climate/geothermal-energy-projects.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In a city where weather that would constitute a deadly heat wave in Europe is just a typical summer day, official “night beaches” have become a popular way to cool down. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/world/middleeast/dubai-beaches-nighttime-global-warming.html