Biden Finalizes Significant Overhaul in Federal Regulations

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment New rules from the Office of Management and Budget will change how the federal government weighs costs, enabling new efforts on climate change and poverty. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/09/business/biden-regulations-cost-benefit-spending.html

A Package of Bold Laws Puts Michigan on a Fast Track to Renewable Energy

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Included in the new legislation is a requirement that the state generate all of its electricity from wind, solar and other carbon-free sources by 2040. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/climate/michigan-climate-laws-energy.html

Drought in Syria, Iran and Iraq Made ‘Extreme’ by Global Warming, Attribution Study Says

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Syria, Iraq and Iran were parched by high temperatures that would have been “virtually impossible” without the effects of global warming, scientists said. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/climate/climate-change-drought-fertile-crescent.html

Environmental Groups Cut Programs as Funding Shifts to Climate Change

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Natural Resources Defense Council is eliminating its longstanding program promoting nuclear safety and cleanup as donors focus on the climate crisis. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/us/environment-funding-nuclear-climate-change.html

A New Law Supercharged Electric Car Manufacturing, but Not Sales

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment President Biden’s 2022 climate act spurred big investments in U.S. battery factories, but it has not similarly boosted E.V. sales. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/business/energy-environment/electric-vehicles-biden.html

Automakers Delay Electric Vehicle Spending as Demand Slows

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Growth is brisk but slower than expected, causing automakers to question their multibillion-dollar investments in new factories and raising doubts about the effectiveness of federal incentives. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/business/energy-environment/electric-vehicles-sales.html

How Your Child’s School Bus Might Prevent Blackouts

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment When not driving around, electric buses and other vehicles could help utilities by storing their solar and wind energy and releasing it to meet surges in demand. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/business/energy-environment/electric-school-buses-batteries-grid.html

Charles Delivers A ‘King’s Speech’ He Probably Disdained

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In keeping with tradition, he outlined the priorities of the prime minister at the opening of Parliament — including, this year, more fossil fuel extraction. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/world/europe/kings-speech-charles-uk.html

Extreme Weather Helping Invasive Species Replace Native Species, Study Finds

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An analysis by researchers in China found that weather disasters might be helping nonnative animals replace native species in the wild. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/climate/extreme-weather-invasive-species.html

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