Published by The New York Times Science & Environment There are lessons to be learned — and some benefits already — but it’s complicated. (Of course!) Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/04/climate/dont-thank-the-virus-for-saving-the-climate-yet.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The low-oxygen zone can cause harm not just to marine life, but also to those who catch shrimp and fish for their livelihood. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/climate/gulf-of-mexico-dead-zone.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Hospitals have resumed elective surgeries and many Americans are venturing out of their homes again, but the rate of donations has yet to bounce back. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/climate/blood-donations-hospitals-shortage.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment New Yorkers seem to be drinking more at home. But they’re also being productive, decluttering and gardening during the pandemic. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/nyregion/nyc-garbage-pickup-coronavirus.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Brazil was responsible for more than a third of the total global loss in 2019. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/climate/deforestation-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Judges on Monday cleared the way for counties to pursue the automaker, which has already paid more than $20 billion in federal penalties for cheating on pollution tests, under local laws. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/climate/volkswagen.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The agency tweaked the rules on how to apply the Clean Water Act, which New York and other states have used to fight fossil-fuel ventures. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/climate/trump-clean-water-pipelines.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A billion-dollar program to protect cities from climate change is at risk of failing because of the pandemic. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/climate/states-coronavirus-climate-projects.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An assistant secretary at the department used his position to help a family member get a job at the Environmental Protection Agency, according to an internal government investigation. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/climate/interior-ethics.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Want to know whether the world can avert catastrophe? Watch the recovery plans coming out now in Europe, China and the United States. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/climate/coronavirus-economic-stimulus-climate.html
Published by the Environmental News Service GENEVA, Switzerland, May 27, 2020 (ENS) – Forty million health professionals Tuesday sent a letter to the leaders of each of the G20 nations, calling for a healthy and green recovery from COVID-19. They advised that the G20 leaders invest in public health and involve their medical and scientific […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment At stake in the lawsuit is the single biggest effort by the United States to fight the climate crisis. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/27/climate/lawsuit-fuel-economy-climate.html
Published by the Environmental News Service DETROIT, Michigan, May 27, 2020 (ENS) – DTE Energy has agreed to a date certain to close three polluting coal-fired power plans, and the company will invest $7.5 million dollars to support environmental and sustainable improvements in Wayne County, Michigan. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2020/05/27/polluting-michigan-power-plants-to-close-december-2022/
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Also this week, a fancy new word sums up the moment Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/27/climate/nyt-climate-newsletter-pop-songs.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A data-driven media installation, created to reflect marine conditions around the world, has altered with the slowing human activity. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/27/arts/design/venice-ocean-space.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A producer of orecchiette and paccheri is using the potentially clean energy source in a trial. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/27/business/hydrogen-fuel-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The basic symptoms mirror Covid-19, and that’s a worry nobody needs. Plus, a serious illness like Lyme could put you at greater risk from Covid. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/27/climate/covid-coronavirus-lyme-disease.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Companies are developing alternatives to single-use plastic, and with options including seaweed and mushroom tissue, consumer interest isn’t disappearing, even during the coronavirus pandemic. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/27/climate/plastic-alternative-business.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Blizzards of bugs are descending on India at an already tough time. Scientists say climate change is making the infestation worse. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/27/world/asia/india-locusts-jaipur.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The postponement, expected to be approved, could result in national recovery plans with high environmental costs, some diplomats say. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/26/climate/cop26-climate-talks.html