Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The disaster, intensified by El Niño, is devastating communities across several countries, killing crops and livestock and sending food prices soaring. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/climate/drought-southern-africa.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Pakistani officials warned of more flooding and heavy rainfall next week, stoking fears of a particularly brutal monsoon season to come. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/asia/afghanistan-pakistan-rain-flooding.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Tunde Onakoya is trying to break a record for the longest chess marathon. And he’s playing his games in the open air in Manhattan. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/nyregion/nigerian-chess-master-tunde-onakoya.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Clerics in Indonesia are issuing fatwas, retrofitting mosques and imploring congregants to help turn the tide against climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/asia/green-islam-indonesia.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A mining company wants to build a 211-mile industrial road through Alaskan wilderness to reach a large copper deposit. The Interior Department says it would harm wildlife and communities. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/16/climate/ambler-road-alaska-interior.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment And what would that mean for the climate? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/16/climate/has-tesla-peaked.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Feral cats take a heavy toll on the world’s wildlife, especially Down Under. The solution? Smarter traps, sharpshooters, survival camp for prey species, and the “Felixer.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/16/science/australia-wildlife-cats.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment First, fish off the Florida Keys started swimming in spirals or upside down. Then, endangered sawfish started dying. Scientists are racing to figure out why. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/15/us/sawfish-florida-keys.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Mr. Gore spoke at a climate leadership conference hosted by his nonprofit organization. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/15/climate/al-gore-climate-activism.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Rising sea temperatures around the planet have caused a bleaching event that is expected to be the most extensive on record. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/15/climate/coral-reefs-bleaching.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment To protect Australia’s iconic animals, scientists are experimenting with vaccine implants, probiotics, tree-planting drones and solar-powered tracking tags. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/15/science/australia-wildlife-koalas.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The highly efficient devices are the darlings of the environmental movement. Here’s why. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/14/nyregion/heat-pumps-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment When traditional conservation fails, science is using “assisted evolution” to give vulnerable wildlife a chance. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/14/science/australia-wildlife-assisted-evolution.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment From airlines to pork sellers, corporate brands face legal and regulatory challenges for misleading the public with lofty climate claims. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/climate/climate-greenwashing-denmark-pork.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The fossil fuel industry says higher rates will harm the economy. The administration says they will pay for the environmental costs of drilling and mining. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/climate/biden-drilling-public-land.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment For the first time since 1920, the government has raised the rates that companies pay. The fossil fuel industry says it will hurt the economy. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/climate/biden-administration-raises-costs-to-drill-and-mine-on-public-lands.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Mr. Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, has turned off many people with polarizing remarks on social media, and it may be affecting the automaker’s sales. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/business/elon-musk-tesla-electric-vehicles.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A public research institute in Brazil has proved a new shot protects against the disease, but can’t make it fast enough to stop the huge outbreak sweeping Latin America. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/health/dengue-vaccine-brazil.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument are expected to grow by a combined total of about 130,000 acres. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/climate/biden-california-national-monuments.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The fate of Colombia’s rainforest may lay in the hands of a rebel group linked to drugs and illegal mining. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/climate/amazon-deforestation-drugs-crime.html