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
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Scientists recently found the planet’s longest continuously occupied termite colony in an arid region of South Africa. It dates to the time of the Neanderthals. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/science/insects-termites-oldest-colony.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment With electricity scarce, Africa’s most populated country struggles to provide lifesaving cooling without worsening the very crisis causing the heat. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/25/climate/nigeria-heat-air-conditioners.html
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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
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, […]
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
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” […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund In the vast wilderness of Namibia’s Nyae Nyae Conservancy and Community Forest, many remarkable individuals are guardians of a mysterious and elusive creature—the pangolin. Meet the team. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/the-pangolin-protectors
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan returned from Africa this week after completing a successful mission to Mozambique and Ghana, where he reinforced EPA’s commitment to partnering with leaders, young people, and advocates to develop shared solutions to environmental challenges. Administrator Regan participated in a range of […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Region is hosting a public meeting to discuss the proposed cleanup plan for the Bear Creek Superfund Site and important efforts EPA is making to address environmental justice concerns in the Turner Station community. “Turner Station is an important community, […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The U.S. global food security envoy is pushing to bring back traditional African crops that American policies helped to sideline. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/22/climate/agriculture-africa-traditional-crops.html