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
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
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The climbers from Italy and South Korea were found on Tuesday after they went missing three days earlier during a period of bad weather on the peak. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/world/europe/mont-blanc-climber-deaths.html
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
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
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
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
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Last month was slightly less hot than the record-breaking July 2023, but the year is still likely to be the hottest ever, according to European climate scientists. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/08/climate/heat-records-2024.html
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
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Plug-and-play solar panels are popping up in yards and on balcony railings across Germany, driven by bargain prices and looser regulations. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/business/germany-solar-panels-climate-change.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (JULY 25, 2024)— Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the City of Springfield, and its partner Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts, were selected to receive nearly $20 million in funding to help disadvantaged communities tackle environmental and climate justice challenges through projects that […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Researchers with the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said Sunday was Earth’s hottest day. Then it happened again on Monday. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/climate/hottest-day-earth-record.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Parts of southern Italy and other countries in the region are experiencing one of their worst droughts in decades. The authorities say they are working to at least save tourism. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/world/europe/drought-farming-tourism.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (JULY 22, 2024) – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the general competition selection of the New England Heat Pump Accelerator to receive a $450 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to implement community-driven solutions that […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (JULY 22, 2024) – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the general competition selection of the New England Heat Pump Accelerator to receive a $450 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to implement community-driven solutions that […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (JULY 22, 2024) – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the general competition selections of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, including three applications, totalling over $700 million, that benefit Connecticut. The New England Heat […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (JULY 22, 2024) – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the general competition selection of the New England Heat Pump Accelerator to receive a $450 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to implement community-driven solutions that […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Montague, Mass. (July 18, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced nearly $5 million in EPA Brownfields grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the cleanup of the Strathmore Mill complex. EPA was joined by the Town of Montague, Senator Markey, the Massachusetts Department […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (July 17, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently reached a settlement with a Canterbury, Connecticut based carpentry and renovation company for alleged violations of the federal Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule). As a result of the settlement, Elite Construction and Remodeling, […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (JULY 16, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of four recipients working in New England that will receive more than $18 million in grants to support efforts in reporting and reducing climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction materials. This is […]