Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Federal regulators approved a proposal from the nation’s largest grid operator that will give primacy to 50 new power plants, a decision to help meet the country’s growing electricity demand. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/business/energy-environment/gas-power-plants-electric-grid.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Beginning in 1969, she spent five months a year on Great Gull Island, leading teams of young volunteers devoted to preserving the seabirds. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/science/helen-hays-dead.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The acting chair, Mark Uyeda, is directing the Securities and Exchange Commission to pause its legal defense of a rule requiring companies to make climate disclosures. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/us/politics/sec-climate-disclosure-rule.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment If you’re scooping up a bouquet at the grocery store, here are a few things to consider. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/climate/valentine-bouquets-airplane-emissions.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The move will likely lead to higher costs for households across the state, and may push more insurers to leave, intensifying a home insurance crisis. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/climate/california-fairplan-insurance-bailout.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The executive, Jim Farley, said President Trump’s tariff and auto policies would raise costs and could force the automaker to cut jobs. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/business/ford-trump-tariffs-electric-vehicles.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Since the inauguration, billionaires who funded climate action over the last decade have avoided criticizing Trump’s climate policies. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/climate/trump-climate-change-billionaires.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The energy giant was vague on details, but analysts say the changes is likely to include less spending on renewable sources and a bigger investment in oil and natural gas production. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/business/bp-earnings-4q-2024.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The 10 percent tariff the president said he might impose in March could cause U.S. refineries to cut production and lead to higher prices. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/business/energy-environment/trump-tariffs-canada-oil.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Staff members search for spending on “climate science,” “climate crisis” and “pollution” as one of the world’s premier climate research agencies girds for cuts. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/climate/noaa-trump-executive-orders.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment About 80 percent of manufacturing investments spurred by a Biden-era climate law have flowed to Republican districts. Efforts to stop federal payments are already causing pain. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/climate/trump-clean-energy-republican-states.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The first full draft of the assessment, on the state of America’s land, water and wildlife, was weeks from completion. The project leader called the study “too important to die.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/climate/nature-assessment-trump.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Shock and grief rippled through the health community as lifelines for care were abruptly severed. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/health/trump-usaid-health-aid.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Aid projects were designed to help Central Americans withstand extreme weather at home. Their end could undercut Trump’s goal of reducing migration. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/climate/us-aid-climate-migration.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment President Trump tangled with its forecasters during his first term. As he slashes government spending, many wonder what that means for weather data. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/weather/national-weather-service-cuts-trump.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Some have halted work on the Biden-era $5 billion program to build E.V. charging stations. Others plan to keep building. Most are confused. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/climate/trump-ev-charger-funding-freeze.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The move would run counter to a Biden administration push to cut back on single-use plastic, which was considered a milestone. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/climate/trump-paper-straws.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Emboldened by President Trump, West Virginia and other states are challenging the Climate Change Superfund Act, which makes corporate polluters pay for past emissions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/nyregion/climate-change-superfund-act-lawsuit.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The central bank has halted hiring to align with a White House directive and pulled back its work on climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/business/federal-reserve-trump-executive-orders.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new study suggests. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/science/language-humpback-whale-song.html