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
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Money is a very big sticking point at this year’s United Nations climate summit. Part of the problem is that American promises often go unmet. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/climate/cop28-un-climate-fund-money.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In eastern France, and in other places around the world, deposits of natural hydrogen promise bountiful power. But questions remain. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/business/energy-environment/clean-energy-hydrogen.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The idea of using artificial intelligence to fight emissions has made a splash at COP28, but there’s a catch: The energy it requires could make matters worse. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/03/climate/artificial-intelligence-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The measure, which requires oil and gas producers to detect and fix leaks of the greenhouse gas, came as the U.S. vice president spoke at the COP28 climate summit. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/02/climate/biden-methane-climate-cop28.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Its new estimate of the economic impact of climate change could create the legal justification for aggressive new regulations. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/02/climate/biden-social-cost-carbon-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A Vatican envoy delivered remarks in which Francis asked world leaders whether they would opt for “a culture of life or a culture of death.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/02/climate/pope-francis-cop28-climate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Finding money for fossil fuel plants is much easier than financing clean energy projects, especially in developing countries. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/02/business/dealbook/financing-climate-efforts.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The group, including Britain, France and the United States, said the agreement was critical to meeting nations’ climate commitments. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/02/climate/cop28-nuclear-power.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The popularity of faux firs is soaring as the look becomes more convincing. But it isn’t necessarily good news for the environment. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/02/style/fake-christmas-tree-home-depot.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment New York City is on the verge of becoming the first U.S. city to follow London, Stockholm and Singapore in trying to cut traffic by charging some drivers a fee. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/02/nyregion/new-york-congestion-pricing-london-stockholm-singapore.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The prime minister rejected claims that he had lowered his country’s climate ambitions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/climate/rishi-sunak-cop28-britain.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment World leaders at climate talks in Dubai invoked faith, science and economics in their calls for a rapid transition away from fossil fuels. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/climate/cop28-climate-summit.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A revival of Wagner’s “Tannhäuser” was notable for the arrival of Christian Gerhaher. But with an abrupt protest, the performance took a turn. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/arts/music/review-tannhauser-met-opera.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment India has rapidly built out wind and solar power in recent years, but is also building new coal plants and gets the majority of its power from fossil fuels. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/climate/narendra-modi-india-cop28.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment American oil production is hitting record levels, delivering economic and foreign policy benefits but putting environmental goals further out of reach. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/business/energy-environment/us-oil-production-record-climate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment OPEC is a participant at COP28. Unlike the United States, it is moving to cut production. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/climate/opec-cop28-oil.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment According to a new study, living cells outnumber stars in the universe, highlighting the deep, underrated link between geophysics and biology. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/science/space/earth-biology-life.html