Enviro.News
The Shifting Politics of Climate Change
NYTimes - Environment -
Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:36
A new poll suggests Republicans may be more movable on climate change than previously thought, plus more climate news.
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Tropical Storm Arthur Prompts Rare Forecast Warning for the Southeast
NYTimes - Environment -
Thu, 06/18/2026 - 10:40
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are raising the risk of flooding across the Gulf Coast.
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The World Is Draining Oil Reserves, Raising Pressure for a Peace Deal
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 06/17/2026 - 20:33
The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
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Elon Musk’s Next Move May Be a Mega-Merger of SpaceX and Tesla
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 06/17/2026 - 18:56
Some shareholders might object, but there is little they could do, legal experts say.
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Trump Administration to Pay $765 Million to Cancel 4 More Wind Projects
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 06/17/2026 - 15:49
It’s the third such deal the Interior Department has struck to pay firms to abandon plans for offshore turbines, spending roughly $2.5 billion to get companies to abandon their wind projects.
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U.S. Will Waive Oil Sanctions That Have Long Crimped Iran
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 06/17/2026 - 14:19
The preliminary U.S.-Iran deal temporarily waives restrictions that have limited the country’s oil sales and how much money it has been able to make from those exports.
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New Coral Study Identifies Areas Where Reefs Are Hanging On
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 06/17/2026 - 07:46
New research has identified areas around the world where cooler currents and other favorable conditions are helping to protect coral from the worst effects of global warming.
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How a Deal to End the War in Iran Could Affect Energy Prices
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 06/16/2026 - 15:16
The latest on a tentative deal to end the war in Iran, the Justice Department tries to stop a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s A.I. company and more climate news.
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D.O.J. Seeks to Halt Pollution Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s Data Center
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 06/16/2026 - 13:59
The department cited national security concerns, saying Elon Musk’s company had played a crucial role in the Iran war. It also argued it has the authority to stop environmental lawsuits brought by citizens.
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Gas Prices May Remain High Despite US-Iran Deal
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 06/16/2026 - 10:57
The preliminary agreement may not have an immediate effect on prices at the pump. Damaged infrastructure and risky transport could keep costs up.
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Tensions Are Rising Among States That Rely on the Colorado River
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 06/16/2026 - 06:34
A prolonged drought means the nation’s largest reservoirs are dwindling, and litigation over access to water could lie ahead.
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Algae Is Turning the Reflecting Pool Green. Again.
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 06/15/2026 - 15:29
Algal blooms have hit the site, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, after a $14.2 million repair project.
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In Alabama, Opposition to Renewable Solar Energy Joins a Data Center Battle
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 06/15/2026 - 10:50
Tuesday’s runoff for a slot on the Alabama Public Service Commission has a familiar ring to it, with talk of data centers and electricity costs. But in a southern twist, solar power has joined the list of villains.
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Deal to Reopen Hormuz Kicks Off Long Effort to Ease Energy Crisis
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 06/15/2026 - 09:52
The pace of the recovery will depend on how confident companies are that the deal between the United States and Iran will hold and be extended.
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Hazardous Temperatures Forecast for Many World Cup Games
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 06/15/2026 - 09:05
Many of the tournament’s host cities risk hitting dangerous heat levels this year, raising questions about the safety of players and fans.
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China Moves the Price of Oil, Even When It Buys Less
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 06/15/2026 - 06:28
China is the world’s largest purchaser of oil. But three months after the war with Iran began, it cut its imports, cushioning the global market.
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The Secrets of a Soccer-Turf Master
NYTimes - Environment -
Sun, 06/14/2026 - 12:51
John Sorochan, a turf scientist at the University of Tennessee, has led the yearslong, multimillion-dollar effort to develop perfect playing fields for the 2026 World Cup.
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The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch
NYTimes - Environment -
Sun, 06/14/2026 - 09:06
Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies.
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Judge Blocks National Parks From Removing ‘Negative’ Signs and Depictions of Slavery
NYTimes - Environment -
Sat, 06/13/2026 - 15:39
The ruling accused the Trump administration of engaging in censorship by taking down materials at parks across the country.
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Days of Dangerous Heat Is Expected in the Pacific Northwest
NYTimes - Environment -
Fri, 06/12/2026 - 13:50
Portland could climb near 100 degrees this weekend, forecasters said. Little relief is expected until next week.
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