Fossil Fuels Are the Future, Chris Wright Tells African Leaders

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Chris Wright’s remarks were welcomed at a time when countries across the region have felt whipsawed by cuts to longstanding African energy initiatives. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/climate/africa-chris-wright-energy-fossil-fuels-electricity.html

In Zimbabwe, Rhinos Are the Focus of a Village Tourism Project

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment On the fringes of an African game park, an ambitious project brings together tourists, local communities and white rhinos, emerging from the brink of extinction. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/travel/zimbabwe-white-rhinoceros-local-tourism.html

Houthi Attacks Continue to Disrupt Shipping Industry As Israel-Hamas War Rages On

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The transport route around the southern tip of Africa was once little used — but freighters are now forced to take it and are charging higher rates. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/business/houthi-red-sea-attacks-shipping-lanes-africa.html

Mr. Greedy, an African Penguin With 230 Descendants, Dies at 33

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An African penguin who left many offspring in his long life, he belonged to the largest colony of the aquatic bird species in North America, according to the zoo. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/07/us/greedy-penguin-dies-maryland.html

Weaver Bird Nests in Africa Appear to Reflect Local Styles and Traditions

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Sparrow weavers in Africa appear to learn distinct building styles that reflect group traditions, research shows. It raises intriguing questions about avian intelligence. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/climate/weaver-bird-nests-kalahari-desert.html

On the Kenya-Tanzania Border, an Elephant Hunting Ban Has Collapsed

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Five bulls from the area around a Kenyan wildlife reserve have been shot and killed in Tanzania in recent months. The countries have very different conservation strategies. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/03/climate/elephant-hunting-amboseli-kenya-tanzania.html

G7 Leaders, Expanding the Circle, Shift Focus to Migration and the South

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Leaders from India, Brazil, the Middle East and Africa joined discussions in a nod to the changing global balance of power. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/14/world/europe/g7-summit-ai-china-india.html

EPA Announces Partnership to Increase Access to Healthy Foods and Improve Public Health

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON—Today, June 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission, announced the selection of six communities that will receive technical assistance through the Local Foods, Local Places program. This shared effort will develop local food systems to advance environmental protection, strengthen local […]

EPA Region 7 Hosts Environmental Justice Tour and Listening Session in Omaha, Nebraska

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 7, 2024) – On Monday, May 6, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister joined representatives from the African American, Hispanic, and refugee communities, as well as local nonprofit and governmental organizations working to address environmental justice concerns in Omaha, Nebraska, on an environmental justice tour […]

Flooding in a Kenyan Natural Reserve Forces Tourist Evacuation

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The heavy rains that pounded East Africa for weeks, killing hundreds, have spilled into the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife national reserves. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/01/world/africa/kenya-flooding.html

EPA to host public forum in Africatown, Alabama to discuss environmental and health challenges, solutions

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mobile, Ala. (April 30, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local stakeholders will host a public forum on Saturday focused on advancing environmental justice and revitalizing Africatown, Alabama. The meeting is open to Africatown residents, non-profit organizations, local and state government, academia, churches, business owners […]

EPA Highlights Air Pollution Monitoring Project in Buffalo, New York

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK (April 16, 2024) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia and Dr. Eun-Hye Enki Yoo, Associate Professor, University at Buffalo and Senior Pastor George F. Nicholas, Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church as well as other dignitaries gathered in Buffalo, NY […]

Saving Seals From a Sea of Plastic and Marine Garbage

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Ocean Conservation Namibia is disentangling a record number of seals, while broadcasting the perils of marine debris in a largely feel good way. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/climate/ocean-conservation-naimbia-baby-seals.html

EPA Administrator Regan and USAID Administrator Power Formalize Partnership to Advance Environmental Protection Around the World

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 26, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan and U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formalizes the leaders’ joint commitment to cooperate in tackling the challenges of climate change, air and water pollution, […]

In Namibia’s San community, nature is woven into every part of life

Published by the World Wildlife Fund In Nyae Nyae, nature is more than a provider; it is an integral part of the community. The San people tend to it with reverence, knowing that nature cares for them, just as they care for nature. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/in-namibia-s-san-community-nature-is-woven-into-every-part-of-life

EPA finalizes stronger safety standards to protect at-risk communities from chemical accidents

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, Mar. 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing finalized amendments to the Risk Management Program to further protect at-risk communities from chemical accidents, especially those located near facilities in industry sectors with high accident rates. The “Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Rule” […]

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