Airline Food Waste Is a Problem. Can Banana Leaves Be Part of the Solution?

October 11, 2019 / by Emily S. Rueb / Environment, Europe, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The average airline passenger leaves behind about three pounds of waste each flight. One British design firm has ideas to bring down that number. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/11/us/airline-cabin-waste.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

How Long the PG&E Outage Will Last, and Other Questions Answered

October 10, 2019 / by Ivan Penn / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The California utility turned off power to hundreds of thousands of customers to reduce the risk of wildfires. Many could be without electricity for days. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/10/business/pge-blackout-questions.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

New E.P.A. Lead Standards Would Slow Replacement of Dangerous Pipes

October 10, 2019 / by CORAL DAVENPORT / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Trump administration plans to propose regulations on lead-lined water pipes that would bolster reporting requirements but slow the timetable for replacing them.    Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/10/climate/epa-lead-water-pipes.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

Why Amazon Fires Keep Raging 10 Years After a Deal to End Them

October 10, 2019 / by Clifford Krauss David Yaffe-Bellany and Mariana Simoes / Environment, Journalism, New York Times, South America

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Many of the thousands of fires burning in Brazil’s Amazon are set by ranchers. A deal inked 10 years ago was meant to stop the problem, but the ecological arson goes on as the Earth warms. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/10/world/americas/amazon-fires-brazil-cattle.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

These State Birds May Be Forced Out of Their States as the World Warms

October 10, 2019 / by BRAD PLUMER / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, North America, Species

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment New research shows that hundreds of North American birds are at risk of major habitat disruption from climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/10/climate/state-birds-climate-change.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

Rich Counties Get More Help to Escape Climate Risk, New Data Show

October 9, 2019 / by Christopher Flavelle / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment FEMA’s buyout money goes disproportionately to high-income counties, new research shows. The findings raise concerns about fairness and efficiency.  Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/09/climate/disaster-flood-buyouts-climate-change.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

On Climate Change, Biden Has a Record and a Plan. Young Activists Want More.

October 9, 2019 / by Lisa Friedman / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment No presidential candidate has Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s experience in the trenches of the climate wars. For a youth-driven movement, though, he may not be the man of the hour. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/09/climate/climate-change-biden.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

The Green Revolution Spreading Across Our Rooftops

October 9, 2019 / by Kelly DiNardo / Air Quality, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Green roofs can save energy, reduce air pollution and attract residents with their appealing look. Now, cities worldwide are enshrining them into law. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/09/realestate/the-green-roof-revolution.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

Arrest Us, Please! Extinction Rebellion’s Path to Success

October 8, 2019 / by Alex Marshall / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In barely a year, the group’s tactics have propelled it from a handful of members to worldwide protests. But can it keep that momentum as its actions get more disruptive? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/08/world/europe/extinction-rebellion-london-greta.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

Climate Change Protests: With Fake Blood, Extinction Rebellion Hits N.Y.

October 8, 2019 / by Anne Barnard / Climate, Environment, Europe, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The provocative climate group is trying to disrupt the city, hoping for the success it has had in London and elsewhere in Europe. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/07/nyregion/extinction-rebellion-nyc-protest.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

Is the U.S. Oil Industry Dominant? On the Verge of Oblivion? Neither

October 7, 2019 / by Robert L. Kleinberg / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Energy dominance is not possible in today’s world, but even if new restrictions are imposed to ease climate change, the industry has reason to be optimistic. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/07/business/United-States-tight-oil-market.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

Oil Companies Ponder Climate Change, but Profits Still Rule

October 7, 2019 / by STANLEY REED / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment They are caught between investors who want greener energy and those who simply want a strong return on their investments. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/07/business/energy-environment/oil-companies-climate-change-profits.html?emc=rss&partner=rss

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