As Energy Costs Bite, Museums Rethink a Conservation Credo

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Tight climate controls have become the norm to protect artworks and artifacts. But as heating and electricity prices soar, Europe’s museums administrators are wondering whether the rules need to be so strict. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/01/arts/design/museums-energy-climate-control.html

Oil Giants, After Surge in Profits, Are Wary About Spending

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Economic and military uncertainty clouds the outlook for Exxon, Chevron and other energy companies, whose bonanza from high prices is already fading. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/01/business/energy-environment/exxon-chevron-oil-gas-profit.html

Fashion Weeks are Unsustainable. Can Strict Rules Fix That?

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Organizers of Copenhagen Fashion Week have created sustainability requirements for participating designers with the goal of setting a new industry standard. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/31/style/copenhagen-fashion-week-sustainabilty.html

In the Fight Over Gas Stoves, Meet the Industry’s Go-To Scientist

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Longstanding research shows the health dangers of gas-burning ranges. Utilities are turning to Julie Goodman, a toxicologist with a firm whose work raises questions about the science. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/29/climate/gas-stove-health.html

The Sunday Read: ‘Has the Amazon Reached Its “Tipping Point”?’

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Some Brazilian scientists fear that the Amazon may become a grassy savanna — with profound effects on the climate worldwide. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/29/podcasts/the-daily/amazon-rainforest-deforestation.html

New Zealand’s Largest City Grapples With Aftermath of Devastating Floods

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment At least three people were killed in the flooding in Auckland that forced hundreds of people from their homes and shut down the city’s airport, which was submerged. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/27/world/asia/auckland-new-zealand-flooding.html

As the Colorado River Shrinks, Washington Prepares to Spread the Pain

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The seven states that rely on the river for water are not expected to reach a deal on cuts. It appears the Biden administration will have to impose reductions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/27/climate/colorado-river-biden-cuts.html

A Copper Mine Could Advance Green Energy but Scar Sacred Land

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Tribal groups are fighting an Arizona project whose backers say increasing the supply of copper, crucial to batteries, would reduce fossil-fuel use. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/27/business/energy-environment/copper-mine-arizona.html

Biden Administration Bans Mining in Boundary Waters Wilderness

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A 20-year moratorium on new mining activity for more than 225,000 acres of federal land in Minnesota could deal a fatal blow to a proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/26/climate/mining-ban-boundary-waters-copper.html

1 114 115 116 117 118 370
top