Climate and Environment
Surprise Tax in G.O.P. Bill Could Cripple Wind and Solar Power
Wind and solar companies were already bracing for Congress to end federal subsidies. But the Senate bill goes even further and penalizes those industries.
A Public Lands Sell-Off Is Struck From the G.O.P. Policy Bill
Senator Mike Lee, Republican of Utah, said he would withdraw his proposal after it faced intense intraparty opposition.
A Special ‘Climate’ Visa? People in Tuvalu Are Applying Fast.
Nearly half the citizens of the tiny Pacific Island nation have already applied in a lottery for Australian visas amid an existential threat from global warming and sea-level rise.
The World Is Warming Up. And It’s Happening Faster.
Human-caused global warming has been increasing faster and faster since the 1970s.
50 States, 50 Fixes
A series about local solutions, and the people behind them, to environmental problems.
How Close Are the Planet’s Climate Tipping Points?
Earth’s warming could trigger sweeping changes in the natural world that would be hard, if not impossible, to reverse.
Insurers Are Deserting Homeowners as Climate Shocks Worsen
Without insurance, it’s impossible to get a mortgage; without a mortgage, most Americans can’t buy a home.
Trash or Recycling? Why Plastic Keeps Us Guessing.
Did you know the “recycling” symbol doesn’t mean something is actually recyclable? Play our trashy garbage-sorting game, then read about why this is so tricky.
A Climate Change Guide for Kids
The future could be bad, or it could be better. You can help decide.
E.P.A. Workers Warn Trump Is Politicizing Their Work
In a public letter, employees of the Environmental Protection Agency accused the administration of engaging in unlawful partisan activity and endangering public health.
What to Know About the Dangerous Heat in Europe
Health warnings were issued to tens of millions of Europeans as temperatures climbed well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or more than 40 degrees Celsius.
There’s a Race to Power the Future. China Is Pulling Away.
Beijing is selling clean energy to the world, Washington is pushing oil and gas. Both are driven by national security.
Do I Really Need an Air Purifier?
We asked the experts how to decide.
Europe Endures Relentless Heat Wave
Extreme heat has gripped countries including France, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain, with record temperatures, health alerts and wildfires.
A Conservative’s Plan to Sell Public Lands Faces MAGA Pushback
They love hunting, fishing and conservatism. And they hate a plan by a conservative senator to sell millions of acres of public lands.
Critical Hurricane Monitoring Data Is Going Offline
The loss of access to the data could hamstring forecasters’ ability to track hurricanes and warn residents of their risk.
Honey, We Shrunk the Cod
Two new studies add to the evidence that human activity, from fishing to urban development, is driving the evolution of wild animals.
It’s Heating Up Outside. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal.
Judson Jones, The New York Times’s resident meteorologist, discussed this week’s stifling heat and how to prepare for the next temperature spike.
An Ode to Joy, in Climate Action
Climate change is often unrelentingly grim. But some activists argue that joyful climate action can change minds.
Debris From SpaceX Explosion, Landing in Mexico, Draws Investigation
Mexican environmental activists say detritus raining down from Elon Musk’s rocket company has caused die-offs of marine life.
Republicans Propose a New Way to Scrap Fuel Economy Rules: No Fines
For 50 years, automakers have had to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles or pay fines. The Republican megabill would set those penalties to $0.
Should the Government Stop Subsidizing a Car Feature That ‘Everyone Hates’?
The E.P.A. under Trump is moving to eliminate credits to carmakers for the fuel-saving start-stop function.
Streams Were Dying in West Virginia. Here’s How They’re Coming Back.
Abandoned coal mines had left waterways acidic and rusty orange. Local residents are cleaning them up, and recovering rare earths in the process.
Inside a Last-Ditch Battle to Save (or Kill) Clean-Energy Tax Credits
Supporters of tax breaks for wind and solar are fighting to retain them in the G.O.P. tax bill. They’re facing a conservative effort to kill them entirely.
Trump’s OSHA Nominee Has a History With Heat and UPS Drivers
David Keeling would take over the workplace-safety agency just as it is considering rules to protect against extreme heat. His former employers, UPS and Amazon, have opposed the rules.
After Trump’s Election, a Troubled Meatpacker Makes a Stunning Comeback
JBS, a giant Brazilian firm once fined billions for bribery, is trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Some credit President Trump’s era of deal-making for the company’s success.
This Vermont Soccer Team Plays for the Planet
The Vermont Green Football Club champions environmental work and draws sold-out crowds, with the help of free ice cream.
In Alabama, a Social Media Influencer Really Gets Wild
Kyle Lybarger built a loyal following online by talking about native plants and why biodiversity matters.
A Heat Wave Hits New York Earlier Than Usual for a Second Year in a Row
Climate change is increasingly making weather extremes more common.
How Heat Waves Can Worsen Air Quality
Scientists are increasingly concerned about the ways extreme heat and air pollution are linked.
Extreme Heat Is Exacerbating Air Pollution, a ‘Double Whammy’ for Health
Extreme heat is making air pollution worse, scientists say. And President Trump’s regulatory rollbacks could drive air pollution even higher.
Trump Administration to End Protections for 58 Million Acres of National Forests
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the Clinton-era rule barring road construction and logging was outdated and “absurd.”
