Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A negotiating deadline is quickly approaching, and the United States has lowered its expectations for a groundbreaking trade deal. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/business/economy/us-eu-climate-trade-deal.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A war in the Middle East could complicate efforts to contain inflation at a time when world output is “limping along.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/business/economy/global-economy-israel-gaza-war.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Residents of East Anglia fear that planned power lines for offshore wind projects will blight their rural idyll. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/09/business/energy-environment/green-energy-east-anglia-britain.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Green Mountain Power is asking state regulators to let it buy batteries it will install at customers’ homes, saying doing so will be cheaper than putting up more power lines. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/09/business/energy-environment/green-mountain-home-batteries.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A storm can last a day. But the disruption to learning can last years. As natural disasters become more common, school districts are grappling with how to adapt. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/09/us/schools-climate-change-buildings.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The storm, which is expected to strengthen to a hurricane on Monday, could bring heavy rains leading to mudslides, forecasters said. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/08/world/americas/lidia-storm-mexico-coast.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Centuries-old varieties are being altered by weather patterns, threatening the economics of businesses in one of the world’s most important regions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/07/business/economy/wine-climate-change-provence.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Can Europe fight the effects of extreme weather while producing enough affordable food? A model combining conservation with agriculture may offer a solution. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/07/world/europe/belgium-nature-preserve-eu-farm-policy.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A glacial lake’s overflow swept away more than 100 people in the Himalayan state of Sikkim in India. Climate change is aggravating the threat of such phenomena. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/06/world/asia/india-flood-sikkim-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Two investigations will consider how the city prepared for and responded to last week’s torrential storm. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/06/nyregion/after-the-rain-comes-the-reckoning-for-the-mayor.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Naming and shaming the countries and industries he sees as bad actors. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/05/climate/the-popes-warning-to-a-warming-world.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Earlier this year it was clear Antarctic sea ice levels were low. Now, as the continent enters spring, it’s obvious that “it’s a really exceptional year.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/04/climate/antarctic-sea-ice-record-low.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment When confronted with recordings of human voices, 19 species fled instantly, while they were less frightened by lion sounds and other potentially threatening recordings. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/05/science/humans-lions-fear-sounds.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The globe’s warmest months on record redefined summer for many Americans. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/05/us/summer-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The rapid evolution of the insect has helped drive up Malaria deaths in Africa, fueling a growing public health threat. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/05/podcasts/the-daily/mosquitos-malaria.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Tens of millions of Americans are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures. OSHA is developing new workplace safety standards, but they are not yet complete. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/05/health/heat-exposure-workers-osha.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The M.T.A. released a report on Wednesday that aimed to detail the greatest needs over the next two decades of the city’s aging transit system. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/04/nyregion/mta-report-nyc-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The fall season has been off to a late start in the central and Northeastern United States, but chilly air this weekend could be a jolt, especially to those who endured a sweltering summer. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/04/us/weather-heat-cold-temperatures.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Rapid development along coasts and rivers has increased flood exposure worldwide, particularly in South and East Asia, a study found. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/04/climate/global-flood-risks.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Eight years after his landmark letter on humanity’s obligation to protect the environment, Francis warns that there is still a lot to be done, and quickly. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/04/world/europe/pope-francis-letter-climate-change.html