Published by The New York Times Science & Environment When prices soared years ago, Americans launched broad efforts to wean the nation off oil and gas to protect households from price swings. But then supply rose and plans fizzled. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/29/climate/gas-prices-america.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Los Angeles and Santiago are two of the latest cities to impose strict water restrictions in an effort to avoid disastrous shortages in the future. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/29/climate/drought-water-scarcity.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment More than 300 solar projects in the United States have been canceled or delayed in recent weeks because of an investigation by the Commerce Department. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/29/climate/solar-industry-imports.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new study finds that if fossil fuel emissions continue apace, the oceans could experience a mass extinction by 2300. There is still time to avoid it. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/28/climate/global-warming-ocean-extinctions.html
Published by the Environmental News Service AUSTIN, Texas, April 28, 2022 (ENS) – An enzyme variant created by engineers and scientists at the University of Texas at Austin can break down environment-strangling plastics that typically take […] The post New Enzyme Can Gobble Plastic Waste by the Billions of Tons first appeared on . Read […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Sixteen states argue the Postal Service failed to properly vet clean alternatives to polluting trucks that could get as little as 8.6 miles to the gallon. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/28/climate/usps-gas-electric-vehicles-lawsuit.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Kevin Harvey of Rhys Vineyards makes terrific pinot noirs. Now he sees nebbiolo and two Sicilian varieties as great options in a warming climate. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/28/dining/drinks/california-nebbiolo-carricante-wine-aeris.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Indian subcontinent has recorded above-average temperatures for weeks. Heat-related weather watches or alerts are now in effect for hundreds of millions of people. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/28/world/asia/india-extreme-heat-wave.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In a warming world, bats in Southeast Asia will be especially prone to spreading viruses to other mammals, researchers found. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/28/science/climate-change-virus-spillover.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Brazil had the largest share of tree loss last year, followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo and Bolivia. Indonesia showed improvement. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/28/climate/deforestation-tree-loss.html
Published by the Environmental News Service KHARKIV, Ukraine, April 27, 2022 (ENS) – The evacuation of the Oleksandr Feldman Ecopark in the bombed city of Kharkiv is still going on – the animals are being removed […] The post Lions, Tigers, Bears, Apes Rescued from Ecopark Under Fire first appeared on . Read the full […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The first global analysis of its kind found that logging and farming are taking away reptile habitat at an unsustainable pace, exacerbating a worldwide decline in biodiversity. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/27/climate/reptiles-extinction-biodiversity.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A renowned photographer who hopes to persuade humans to love their insect brethren has teamed with scientists on a new exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/27/arts/design/macro-photography-insects-levon-biss.html
Published by the Environmental News Service BRISTOL, UK, April 26, 2022 (ENS) – Pioneering research by a British-led team has shed new light on what drives people’s basic food preferences. It shows that our choices may […] The post Humans Shown to Have ‘Surprising’ Nutritional Wisdom first appeared on . Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/humans-shown-to-have-surprising-nutritional-wisdom/
Published by the Environmental News Service ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 26, 2022 (ENS) – The State of Maryland has requested that the Evergreen Shipping Agency pay $100 million as a “Responsibility Fund” against the damages to the […] The post MARYLAND: State Seeks $100M Compensation for Ship Grounding first appeared on . Read the full article […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The administration set efficiency standards that will phase out sales of incandescent bulbs in favor of LEDs, reducing Americans’ electrical bills over time. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/26/climate/biden-incandescent-led-light-bulb.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Paris? Volcanoes? Computer models? Reporters from the Climate Desk tackled a wide range of intriguing questions sent by readers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/26/climate/climate-questions-from-readers.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment American energy production has only inched up because executives fear that oil and gas prices won’t stay high. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/26/business/energy-environment/oil-us-europe-russia.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment It’s not easy for sustainability-minded travelers to find truly green accommodations, but these new hotels — one of which claims to be the first net-zero carbon emissions hotel in the country — are aiming high. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/26/travel/hotels-sustainability-net-zero.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Negotiations ran long into the night as Musk’s offer to buy Twitter and take it private looks increasingly likely to go ahead. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/25/business/dealbook/elon-musk-twitter-deal.html