‘Catastrophic’ Floods in Italy Leave 8 Dead and Thousands Homeless

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Intense downpours caused rivers to overflow in the northern region of Emilia-Romagna, swamping numerous cities in a catastrophe that experts described as “unprecedented.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/world/europe/italy-flooding-emilia-romagna.html

Burning Man Becomes Latest Adversary in Geothermal Feud

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Festival organizers are trying to block plans to build a clean energy plant in the Nevada desert, highlighting the struggle to combat climate change and the cost of clean power. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/business/burning-man-geothermal-plant-nevada.html

Your DNA Can Now Be Pulled From Thin Air. Privacy Experts Are Worried.

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Environmental DNA research has aided conservation, but scientists say its ability to glean information about human populations and individuals poses dangers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/science/environmental-dna-ethics-privacy.html

Why Some Countries Find It Hard to Move Away From Fossil Fuels

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Trinidad and Tobago is the No. 2 exporter of liquefied natural gas in the Americas. Its output has been falling, but it remains committed to fossil fuels. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/business/energy-environment/trinidad-tobago-gas-oil.html

Climate Change Brings Warmer, Wetter Weather to Trinidad

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Even as the leaders of Trinidad and Tobago double down on fossil fuels, climate change is bringing more extreme weather to the island nation. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/business/energy-environment/trinidad-tobago-climate-change.html

Some U.S. Solar Makers Criticize Biden’s Tax Credits as Too Lax on China

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment U.S.-based manufacturers of solar products say rules issued by the Biden administration on Friday will “cement China’s dominance” over the solar industry. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/12/us/politics/solar-tax-credits.html

Rural Georgia Factory, Flush With Federal Funds, Votes to Unionize

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Friday’s victory by the United Steelworkers at a factory building electric school buses was a test for Democratic hopes that clean-energy funding from Washington could bolster organized labor. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/12/us/politics/clean-energy-unions.html

E.P.A. Proposes First Limits on Climate Pollution From Existing Power Plants

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment It’s the last in a string of major regulations proposed by the Biden administration to sharply cut the greenhouse gases produced by the United States. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/11/climate/epa-power-plants-pollution.html

Apple’s Weather App Experienced an Outage. Here Are Some Alternatives

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Yet another app failure was a reminder of how dependent we’ve become on our phones to tell us when the sun is shining. Here are some options if it happens again. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/technology/apple-weather-app-outage.html

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