Tasked to Fight Climate Change, a Secretive U.N. Agency Does the Opposite

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Behind closed doors, shipbuilders and miners can speak on behalf of governments while regulating an industry that pollutes as much as all of America’s coal plants. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/03/world/europe/climate-change-un-international-maritime-organization.html

Biden Suspends Drilling Leases in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The decision blocks, for now, oil and gas drilling in one of the largest tracts of undeveloped wilderness in the United States. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/01/climate/biden-drilling-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge.html

Sri Lanka, Facing ‘Worst’ Marine Disaster, Investigates Cargo Ship Fire

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A fire has raged on a cargo ship off the coast of Sri Lanka for 12 days, sending toxic chemicals and tons of plastic into the country’s waters and polluting its beaches. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/01/world/asia/sri-lanka-fire-ship-plastic.html

Dispute Over a Coal Industry Pits Poland Against Its Neighbors

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Czech Republic has sued Poland over a lignite coal mine it says violates European environmental laws. Poles say it’s crucial for jobs and the local economy. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/30/world/europe/poland-czech-coal-mine-environment.html

Big Setbacks Propel Oil Giants Toward a ‘Tipping Point’

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A surprising mix of environmentalists, pension fund managers and big money investors have scored startling victories against oil and coal, opening new battle fronts in the climate fight. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/29/climate/fossil-fuel-courts-exxon-shell-chevron.html

Biden’s Fossil Fuel Moves Clash With Pledges on Climate Change

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Over the past month the Biden administration has defended three significant oil and gas projects, raising concerns among environmentalists that climate policy is being undermined Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/28/climate/biden-fossil-fules-climate-Willow.html

Flying and Climate: Airlines Under Pressure to Cut Emissions

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The airline industry might not be able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for decades because most solutions are not yet viable. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/28/business/energy-environment/airlines-climate-planes-emissions.html

Taiwan Drought: Residents Pray for Rain and Scramble to Save Water

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Some of the island’s lakes and reservoirs have nearly run dry. And water restrictions have forced many residents to modify how they shower, wash dishes and flush. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/28/world/asia/taiwan-drought.html

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