Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, has lamented the angry splits within families over politics. But he and his Republican brother rarely speak. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/14/us/elections/tim-walz-estranged-brother-jeff.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment New Yorkers are spending billions on houses in flood-prone areas despite growing awareness of the effects of climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/14/nyregion/new-york-home-sales-flood-zones.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As climate change continues unabated, the goal is to examine technologies that could artificially cool the Earth “responsibly and ethically.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/climate/united-kingdom-geoengineering-research.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Recent studies show that certain feather pigments can help neutralize toxic pollution. It means darker, duller birds could have a survival advantage. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/climate/dirty-birds-color-climate-pollution.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The courts have become one of the most important battlegrounds in the fight over planet-warming emissions. Here are prominent cases to watch. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/climate/climate-lawsuits-major-cases.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In his new book, the economist Thomas Piketty argues that the world can’t stop climate change without addressing issues of inequality. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/climate/thomas-piketty-ineuqality-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new federal database helps users determine the likelihood of their community experiencing a landslide. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/climate/landslide-risk-united-states.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The case argues the government violated young people’s constitutional rights by failing to curb the use of fossil fuels. A lower court had thrown it out. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/climate/juliana-lawsuit-supreme-court.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Accidents involving blades made by GE Vernova have delayed projects off the coasts of Massachusetts and England and could imperil climate goals. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/business/energy-environment/offshore-wind-blade-vineyard-wind.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment General Motors and the South Korean automaker say they will collaborate on new vehicles, buying parts and clean energy technologies. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/business/general-motors-hyundai-partnership.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Die-hard fans of the season say the best part starts after Labor Day. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/style/september-summer-month.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The climbers from Italy and South Korea were found on Tuesday after they went missing three days earlier during a period of bad weather on the peak. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/world/europe/mont-blanc-climber-deaths.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The British government and Tata of India said they would invest 1.25 billion pounds in a plan to convert the steel mill at Port Talbot in Wales to an electric furnace. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/business/steel-britain.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Vice President Kamala Harris nodded to the urgency of climate change but also highlighted the country’s record levels of oil and gas production. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/climate/trump-harris-climate-change-debate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Japanese city is famous for its temples and gardens, but it is laced with waterways that can offer a different, and no less enchanting, view. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/travel/kyoto-canals-rivers-streams.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The agency said Keurig, in its financial filings, had claimed its pods could be “effectively recycled” but didn’t note that two big recycling companies wouldn’t accept them. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/climate/keurig-coffee-pod-sec-recycle.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/09/10/us/california-wildfires-line-airport/temperatures-california-wildfires
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Here’s what the Times climate team would ask Harris and Trump about climate change, energy policy and the environment. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/climate/harris-trump-debate-climate-change-questions.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The state footed a big bill for the owner of a hunting retreat to knock down trees on his and nearby properties. He made big environmental promises, but the science was lacking. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/us/utah-forestry-contracts.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Many Southern Californians have moved to San Bernardino County for more affordable homes and calmer lifestyles, but some also face disaster risks. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/us/line-fire-california.html