Landon Hoberman, a 17-year-old from New Jersey, has made remarkable strides in reducing plastic cutlery usage in restaurants. His campaign […]
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Conservation Efforts for Caucasian Leopards Show Promise
In Armenia, a three-legged Caucasian leopard’s astonishing hike signals that conservation efforts for the endangered animal may be working.
New Batteries That Store Blistering Heat Are Taking Off
Large batteries that store electricity have revolutionized power grids and car markets. Now some start-ups are betting that “heat batteries” […]
The world’s climate bill is mounting. But who should really foot the cost?
Developing nations are grappling with soaring costs from climate catastrophes, as seen recently in Nepal’s pronounced losses. Commerce minister Piyush […]
California’s High Tides Set Records This Week. They’re Going to Get Higher.
El Niño is expected to push this winter’s high tides even higher.
E.P.A. to Loosen Methane Rules for Oil Firms
The Biden administration had sought to crack down on methane leaks, a big driver of climate change. Those rules are […]
Brazil’s Vote Is a Victory for the Amazon, Environmentalists Say
The re-election of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to lead to continued rainforest protections. His opponent wanted […]
Shiny Glass Skyscrapers Are a Hot Thing. Literally.
They’re transforming cities with million-dollar views and a message of modernity. But climate change makes cooling them tricky and costly.
How Trump Gave the Worst Polluters a Free Pass
The president temporarily waived clean-air rules for industrial facilities that spew cancer-causing gases. Then his appointees worked to gut the […]