Chef Nadia Sammut Aims to Educate About How Food Affects the Earth

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Through her restaurant in France and her academy, Nadia Sammut aims to teach people about how their food choices can harm — or help — the planet. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/dining/food-environment-restaurant-chef.html

The UK’s Award-Winning Centenary Building May be Reduced to Rubble

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A building once celebrated for its innovation is deemed obsolete. Those trying to save it ask what its demolition means for British architecture. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/world/europe/centenary-building-salford-manchester.html

Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The new agreement, which builds on an earlier announcement, calls for the German automaker to invest $5.8 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/business/volkswagen-rivian-electric-vehicles.html

Europe Imposes Higher Tariffs on Electric Vehicles Made in China

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The tariffs, some as high as 45 percent, are intended to protect Europe’s automotive sector, but they could escalate a trade war with China. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/30/business/european-union-china-electric-vehicle-tariffs.html

Amid Climate Crisis, Svalbard Global Seed Vault Gets a Huge Deposit

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A storage facility in Norway built to safeguard crop diversity recently received more than 30,000 samples as concerns grow about climate change and food insecurity. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/world/europe/svalbard-seed-vault-deposit-climate.html

Europe Raises Tariffs on China’s E.V.s, Confronting a Key Trade Partner

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment European Union officials say the duties are meant to protect the region’s automakers from what they say are unfair trade practices in China. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/business/europe-china-electric-vehicles-tariffs.html

Europe Expected to Approve Higher Tariffs on Electric Cars From China

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The European Union is expected to support wielding tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, seeking to prevent unfair competition. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/03/business/europe-china-electric-vehicle-tariffs.html

Study Finds Climate Change Doubled Likelihood of Recent European Floods

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Storm Boris dumped record amounts of rain over Central and Eastern Europe this month. A new study found climate change made the deluge more likely. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/24/climate/climate-change-europe-floods-boris.html

Chinese Automakers’ Answer to E.U. Tariffs: Build in Europe

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment BYD, which leads China’s electric vehicle sector, is constructing a plant in Hungary while its Chinese rivals expand through joint ventures in Europe. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/19/business/china-automakers-eu-tariffs.html

Offshore Wind Slowed by Broken Blades, Rising Costs and Angry Fishermen

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Accidents involving blades made by GE Vernova have delayed projects off the coasts of Massachusetts and England and could imperil climate goals. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/business/energy-environment/offshore-wind-blade-vineyard-wind.html

Greener Steel at Britain’s Largest Plant Comes With Heavy Job Losses

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The British government and Tata of India said they would invest 1.25 billion pounds in a plan to convert the steel mill at Port Talbot in Wales to an electric furnace. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/business/steel-britain.html

Dragons and Sharks on a Beach Near You: The Story of the Great Lego Spill

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Nearly five million Lego pieces plunged into the sea in 1997. The pieces are still showing up — on England’s coast, in Ireland, Belgium, France and possibly at the beach near you. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/world/europe/1997-lego-spill.html

Is This Massive Attack Concert the Gold Standard for a Green Gig?

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Coldplay and Billie Eilish have tried to drive down carbon emissions while touring, but the British band Massive Attack has tried to take the efforts even further. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/27/arts/music/massive-attack-climate-change.html

Greenpeace Tries a Novel Tactic in Lawsuit Over Dakota Access Pipeline

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The environmental group, which is being sued by the pipeline company in North Dakota, threatened to use new European rules to try to limit potential damages. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/climate/greenpeace-dakota-access-lawsuit-slapp.html

After Olympic Triathlons in Seine, Leaders Hail Dual Wins for France

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Years of digging pipes and cisterns, and more than $1 billion, were required to make the Seine River clean enough to host the races. Two French athletes won medals. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/olympics/triathlon-seine-paris.html

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