Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The department’s internal ethics watchdog is examining whether top Trump appointees violated open-record laws by withholding or delaying the release of public files. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/23/climate/interior-department-freedom-of-information.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by the Environmental News Service BERLIN, Germany, July 23, 2019 (ENS) – Climate change can threaten species and extinctions can impact ecosystem health, so it is of vital importance to assess how animals respond to changing environmental conditions, and whether these shifts enable the persistence of populations in the long run. Read the full […]
Published by the Environmental News Service BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 23, 2019 (ENS) – The European Commission today set out a new framework of actions to protect and restore the world’s forests, which host 80 percent of biodiversity on land, support the livelihoods of around 25 percent of the world’s population, and are vital to efforts […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The inquiry will focus on whether Mr. Wehrum, who left the agency in June, broke rules when he interacted with clients of his former law firm. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/22/climate/william-wehrum-epa-inquiry.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The average number of heat waves in 50 major American cities has tripled since the 1960s. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/18/climate/heatwave-climate-change.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The decision not to prohibit the pesticide, which has been linked to developmental disabilities, comes after years of legal wrangling. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/18/climate/epa-chlorpyrifos-pesticide-ban.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The original moon shoot inspired billions. Calling climate action a moon shot isn’t an perefect parallel — but maybe we should try it anyway. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/19/climate/moon-shot-climate-change.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The wind projects are meant to be an important component of the state’s plan to get 70 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/18/business/energy-environment/offshore-wind-farm-new-york.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The proposal would significantly weaken or reduce the number and rigor of its safety inspections at the nation’s 59 nuclear plants. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/17/climate/nrc-nuclear-inspection-weakening.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The measure also calls for intelligence agencies to conduct new reviews of influence operations by foreign adversaries, including Russia. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/17/us/politics/house-intelligence-authorization-act.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Also this week, visiting some very big bears in a very hot Alaska. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/17/climate/nyt-climate-newsletter.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The disaster relief agency issued new guidlines to help city leaders cope with rising global temperatures. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/16/climate/red-cross-heat-waves.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Trade wars, climate change and slowing economic growth can mean severe trouble. So what’s a long-term investor to do? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/15/your-money/how-financially-stable-investing.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Wildfires and hurricanes are pushing chemicals into the environment, with health effects that scientists are just beginning to understand. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/15/climate/flooding-chemicals-health-research.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Government Accountability Office found that the administration “did not consistently ensure” that appointees to E.P.A. advisory boards met federal ethics requirements. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/15/climate/epa-advisory-panels-gao-report.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment “Sun & Sea (Marina),” which won the top prize at this year’s Venice Biennale, portrays a deceptively relaxing day at the beach. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/14/arts/music/sun-and-sea-lithuania-venice-biennale-review.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As climate change emerges as the latest front in Europe’s culture wars, can Green parties show that environmental policy is compatible with social justice? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/14/world/europe/greens-yellow-vests-germany-europe-populism.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by the Environmental News Service BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 13, 2019 (ENS) – The World Heritage Committee inscribed 29 new natural and cultural sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List during this year’s session, which took place in Baku from June 30 to July 10 under the chairmanship of Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture Abulfas Garayev. Read […]
Published by the Environmental News Service BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 13, 2019 (ENS) – The World Heritage Committee inscribed 29 new natural and cultural sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List during this year’s session, which took place in Baku from June 30 to July 10 under the chairmanship of Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture Abulfas Garayev. Read […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Three years of brutal disasters mean fewer trained FEMA workers are available to help victims of Barry — or whatever storm comes after it. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/12/climate/barry-storm-fema-staff.html?emc=rss&partner=rss