New Space Telescope Offers Infrared Look at Ancient Universe

Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, July 11, 2022 (ENS) – President Joe Biden today unveiled the first image from the new James Webb Space Telescope, the largest and most powerful space telescope ever […] The post New Space Telescope Offers Infrared Look at Ancient Universe first appeared on . Read the full […]

Biden Administration Signals Support for Controversial Alaska Oil Project

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The administration issued an environmental review that represents a key step toward starting the Willow project. Opponents say drilling would violate Biden’s pledge to rein in fossil fuels. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/08/climate/willow-alaska-oil-project-environment.html

Companies’ Climate Promises Face a Wild Card: Farmers

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Some of the largest companies in the U.S. have pledged to adopt climate-friendly agricultural techniques. But some farmers say they haven’t provided enough incentive. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/09/business/farmers-climate-change.html

Largest U.S. City Prepares for Climate-Driven Flooding Rains

Published by the Environmental News Service NEW YORK, New York, July 8, 2022 (ENS) – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and staff Thursday released the Rainfall Ready NYC action plan – a plan to prepare […] The post Largest U.S. City Prepares for Climate-Driven Flooding Rains first appeared on . Read the full article […]

Biodiversity Crisis Affects Billions Who Rely on Wild Species, Researchers Say

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The latest global assessment of the decline in plant and animal life found some bright spots but recommended significant changes to hunting and other practices to address the risks. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/08/climate/species-biodiversity-united-nations.html

E.P.A., Curbed by Supreme Court, Falls Back on a Piecemeal Plan for Climate Change

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Last week’s ruling took away a major tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Many regulatory options still remain, but the path will be more difficult. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/07/climate/epa-greenhouse-gas-power-plant-regulations.html

Fin Whales Are Making a Comeback in Antarctic Waters, a Study Finds

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Once hunted to the brink of extinction, fin whales in the Southern Ocean have rebounded and returned to their historic feeding grounds, according to a new survey. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/07/climate/fin-whales-antarctica.html

California Shows Why Fossil Fuels Are So Hard to Quit

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Dozens of state and local budgets depend heavily on tax revenue from oil, gas and coal to fund schools, hospitals and more. Replacing that money is turning out to be a major challenge in the fight against climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/07/climate/california-fossil-fuel-tax-revenue.html

France Will Renationalize EDF

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The state already has a majority stake in France’s main electricity and nuclear company. The move reflected President Emmanuel Macron’s desire to champion economic and energy sovereignty. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/06/world/europe/france-edf-renationalization.html

State of the Oceans Alarms World Leaders

Published by the Environmental News Service LISBON, Portugal, July 1, 2022 (ENS) – Heads of state, world leaders, and government officials wrapping up their week-long meeting in Lisbon at the UN Ocean Conference admitted to being […] The post State of the Oceans Alarms World Leaders first appeared on . Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/state-of-the-oceans-alarms-world-leaders/

Democrats Offer Plan to Cut Drug Costs, Seeking Climate and Tax Deal

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The drug-pricing plan was negotiated with Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, but Democrats remain short of agreement on what else would be included in any domestic policy package. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/06/us/politics/democrats-drug-price-climate-taxes.html

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