Published by The New York Times Science & Environment There is growing pressure at COP28 to proclaim an end to coal, oil and gas. It’s the most contentious issue at the global climate talks. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/06/climate/kerry-cop28-phaseout-fossil-fuels.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The extreme rain and flooding in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia this fall has been made twice as intense by climate change, according to a new study. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/07/climate/climate-change-flooding-east-africa.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Other governments, particularly in Europe, are trying to counter the Biden administration’s industrial policies with their own incentives. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/07/business/economy/clean-energy-us-europe.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A guide to the recent snow-making, chairlifts and other notable investments at ski resorts from New York to Maine. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/07/travel/ski-resorts-east-us-snow-making.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Africa is in danger of becoming the epicenter of the climate crisis, but the continent also holds the potential to fight it. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/06/special-series/women-activists-climate-crisis-africa.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The British and European car industries had lobbied for a delay in a measure that would have added costly tariffs to many electric vehicles. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/06/business/economy/eu-electric-car-tariffs.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Ocean conservation will succeed only when everyone is part of the effort. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/special-series/ocean-conservation-global-south-diversity.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The technology to capture and bury carbon dioxide has struggled to ramp up and has real limits. But experts say it could play a valuable role. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/06/climate/cop28-carbon-capture.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment New terrain development at ski resorts, primarily in Colorado, aims to chase and preserve snow, an invaluable commodity. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/06/travel/ski-resorts-high-terrain.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Community-based programs could lose funding under the mayor’s proposal. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/climate/new-york-citys-composting-conundrum.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Scientists can now use climate data to predict whale and sea turtle locations months in advance, helping fishing fleets avoid conflicts with wildlife. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/climate/fishing-whale-endangered-species.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Electricity use for cooling could double by 2050, driving up the greenhouse gas emissions that cause warming. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/climate/air-conditioning-electricity.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As negotiators work to agree on a final text, attention has turned to a fundamental question: Will the talks call for a phaseout of fossil fuels? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/climate/cop28-fossil-fuels.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment On the outskirts of Mexico City, biologists are working to reintroduce a treasured amphibian to the wild. But first they must revive an ancient method of farming. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/science/mexico-axolotl-biology.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A pavilion at COP28 offers a space for meditation, prayer and something that feels lacking, at times, from global warming talks: hope. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/climate/cop28-climate-faith-religion.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment High interest rates make green start-up costs soar. Officials at the U.N. climate summit fear the world could miss an opportunity to avert future greenhouse gas emissions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/climate/renewable-energy-inflation-climate-cop28.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as one of the highest-ranking American officials urging restraint by Israeli forces. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/us/politics/kamala-harris-israel-middle-east.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Carbon dioxide emissions from oil, gas and coal rose by 1 percent in 2023, researchers announced at the U.N. climate summit. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/climate/global-fossil-fuel-emissions.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Sultan Al Jaber, responsible for leading the world away from fossil fuels, said there was “no science” to support a phaseout of oil and gas. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/climate/cop28-aljaber-fossil-fuels.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Dismissive comments by the president of the climate gathering raise questions about the host country’s commitment to addressing rising global temperatures. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/business/dealbook/cop28-al-jaber-fossil-fuels.html