Trump Administration Aims to Redefine ‘Harm’ for Endangered Species

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Trump officials have proposed changing a decades-old interpretation of a key word in the Endangered Species Act, which would make it much easier to log, build or drill for oil. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/climate/trump-endangered-species-act-harm.html

Weather Service Prepares for ‘Degraded Operations’ Amid Trump Cuts

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An internal document describes how severe shortages of meteorologists and other staff members could affect forecasts and other operations. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/climate/national-weather-service-forecast-doge-trump.html

Not Just ‘Rare Earths’: U.S. Gets Many Critical Minerals From China

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Beijing’s ban on exporting six valuable minerals highlights America’s reliance on China for many raw materials that Washington has designated “critical.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/climate/rare-earths-critical-minerals-china-united-states.html

In Argentina, a Boom in Antarctic Cruises Is Straining the ‘End of the World’

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Crowds of tourists bound for Antarctica have brought prosperity to Argentina’s southernmost city, but the boom is also squeezing locals and stressing the environment. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/15/travel/ushuaia-argentina-antarctica-cruises.html

To Fight Federal Job Cuts, Energy Experts and States Try a New Argument

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In letters to multiple agencies, the focus is on how job reductions at E.P.A., Interior and other agencies would hurt President Trump’s “energy dominance” agenda. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/climate/federal-job-cuts-epa-interior-energy.html

Rewiring Britain for an Era of Clean Energy

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment National Grid, which owns the high-voltage electricity grid in England and Wales, is rebuilding it in a government-backed drive to attract investment and tackle climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/business/energy-environment/britain-clean-energy-national-grid.html

Trump Wants to Reverse Coal’s Long Decline. It Won’t be Easy.

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Coal has been displaced by cheap and plentiful natural gas and the rapid growth of wind and solar energy — forces that President Trump will struggle to do away with. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/business/energy-environment/trump-coal-power-plants.html

Bees Are Under Threat from Climate Change, the Trade War and Doge

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment For beekeepers, the problem isn’t just climate change and extreme weather: It’s also DOGE, the trade war and the immigration crackdown. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/business/honeybees-colony-collapse.html

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