Published by The New York Times Science & Environment At least 30 people have been killed in the most intense rains to strike Jakarta, the country’s capital, since record keeping began. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/02/world/asia/indonesia-jakarta-rain-floods.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Also this week, holiday fireworks in Iceland and beyond Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/01/climate/nyt-climate-newsletter-resolutions-fireworks.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A Brooklyn wine bar and restaurant is one of a handful of establishments in different cities that are trying to eliminate waste from their premises. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/01/business/zero-waste-restaurants.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Bush fire season is nothing new to Australians, but this summer has been calamitous — and it’s far from over. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/01/world/australia/fires.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Sales doubled in 2019, but the industry’s tipping point — severing ties to the gas pump — still lies ahead. These cars will help make that happen. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/01/business/future-electric-cars-2020.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Trump administration staffed an E.P.A. advisory panel with its choice of scientists, but they concluded that three significant regulatory rollbacks broke with established science. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/31/climate/epa-science-panel-trump.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The German chancellor, in her 15th such address, expressed optimism about the coming decade despite large challenges ahead. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/31/world/europe/merkel-new-year-climate.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The country’s east coast was dotted with apocalyptic scenes on the last day of the warmest decade on record in Australia. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/31/world/australia/fires-red-skies-Mallacoota.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by the Environmental News Service NEW YORK, New York, December 31, 2019 (ENS) – Young people are his greatest source of hope, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the world today in his New Year’s message. “From climate action to gender equality to social justice and human rights, your generation is on the frontlines and […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment It’s true! Some tech companies had a positive social impact this year. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/technology/the-2019-good-tech-awards.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In Svalbard, above the Arctic Circle, you can’t be born and you can’t be buried, but you can find renewal in the dark of winter. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/travel/svalbard-norway-northern-lights.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment One large mining company is trying to shut illegal operations, which use mercury. The small-scale miners say there’s no other way to earn a living. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/world/asia/indonesia-gold-environment-mercury.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In three years, the administration has diminished the role of science in policymaking while disrupting research projects nationwide. Experts say the effects could be felt for years. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/28/climate/trump-administration-war-on-science.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The actress was joined by her “Grace and Frankie” co-star Lily Tomlin to headline a climate rally that offered plenty of chances to get arrested, but few takers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/28/us/politics/jane-fonda-lily-tomlin-protest.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Many ports — all along the coast of California, in parts of Europe, even in China — have found a solution to idling luxury liners. In New York, they’re still a problem. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/26/nyregion/cruise-ship-exhaust-shore-power-nyc.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Education Minister Lorenzo Fioramonti promised to raise performance and introduce lessons on climate change, but Parliament’s budget left him a billion euros short. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/25/world/europe/italy-education-minister-climate.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A recap of favorite stories from the NYT climate team. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/25/climate/nyt-climate-newsletter-2019-recap.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In one of its first environmental acts, the Trump administration absolved businesses from responsibility for “incidental” bird deaths. Avian carnage has followed. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/24/climate/trump-bird-deaths.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Forests are a source of inspiration, respite and wealth in Germany. Now, people are fighting to save them from drought and illness. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/24/world/europe/germany-climate-change-forests.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Barely 10 percent of doctoral degrees in the geosciences go to recipients of color. The lack of diversity limits the quality of research, many scientists say. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/23/science/earth-science-diversity-education.html?emc=rss&partner=rss