Enviro.News
January Temperatures Hit Record Highs on Land and at Sea
NYTimes - Environment -
Thu, 02/08/2024 - 14:53
On the heels of Earth’s warmest year, January was the eighth month in a row in which global temperatures blew past previous records.
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Polluted Flowers Smell Less Sweet to Pollinators, Study Finds
NYTimes - Environment -
Thu, 02/08/2024 - 13:00
The research, involving primroses and hawk moths, suggests that air pollution could be interfering with plant reproduction.
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There’s a Super Bowl Extravaganza at Las Vegas Airports, Too
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 11:58
Around 1,000 private aircraft are expected at Las Vegas airports for the Super Bowl. It matters for climate change, and maybe for Taylor Swift, too.
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How Ford’s F-150 Lightning, Once in Hot Demand, Lost Its Luster
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 10:10
Some buyers said the electric Lightning did not meet expectations, and Ford has slashed its production plans for the pickup because sales are lagging.
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Scientists Use Sea Sponges to Study Global Warming Back to 1700
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 10:03
Research on a long-lived but rarely seen species in the Caribbean is helping scientists piece together a revised history of climate change.
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Biden Administration Toughens Limits on Deadly Air Pollution
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 08:32
The E.P.A. says the new rule will prevent 4,500 premature deaths annually. Industry leaders are expected to challenge the regulation, saying it will harm the economy.
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Southern California Braces for Potential Mudslides as Rain Continues
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 02/06/2024 - 23:12
Weather experts warned that additional rain on top of saturated soil in the Los Angeles region could still cause hillsides to collapse.
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Making Farming More Climate Friendly Is Hard. Just Ask Europe’s Politicians.
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 02/06/2024 - 17:47
Farmer protests across the continent have triggered a rollback of ambitious rules aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.
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BP’s Shares Rise After It Says It Will Increase Oil Output
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 02/06/2024 - 12:14
Murray Auchincloss signaled that he would take a more profit-oriented approach than his predecessor, who started a big push into renewables.
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Bank of America Pledged to Stop Financing Coal. Now It’s Backtracking.
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 02/05/2024 - 15:55
The changes come as Republican lawmakers step up efforts to punish businesses that consider climate change and the environment in their operations.
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The Fingerprints on Chile’s Fires and California Floods: El Niño and Warming
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 02/05/2024 - 15:34
Two disasters, far apart, show how a dangerous climate cocktail can devastate places known for mild weather.
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Summer Has Long Stressed Electric Grids. Now Winter Does, Too.
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 02/05/2024 - 15:03
Electric utilities, which designed their system to meet peak demand in sizzling weather, are straining to keep up during the cold.
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Two Climate Advisers Quit U.S. Export-Import Bank Over Fossil Fuel Plans
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 02/05/2024 - 13:22
The bank is set to vote Thursday on financing an oil project in Bahrain, the latest in a string of overseas fossil fuel projects.
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Atmospheric River Could Bring Record Rainfall and Flooding to Southern California
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 02/05/2024 - 06:06
The likelihood is high of a storm system bringing record rainfall, significant flooding and several feet of snow to portions of California.
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Why Some Therapists Are Taking Their Clients Outdoors
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 02/05/2024 - 04:00
Mental health practitioners are hiking, camping and braving the elements with their clients — all in an effort to help them connect with the Earth, and with themselves.
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Albert K. Butzel, Lawyer and Protector of the Hudson, Dies at 85
NYTimes - Environment -
Sun, 02/04/2024 - 14:22
He led grass-roots lawsuits that defeated plans for Westway on Manhattan’s waterfront and a Storm King power plant. His legacy also includes the city’s Hudson River Park.
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Oil Giants Pump Their Way to Bumper Profits
NYTimes - Environment -
Sat, 02/03/2024 - 09:10
Exxon, Chevron and Shell reported robust earnings and large payouts to investors as they continued to expand their fossil-fuel production.
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They Took Their Horses to the Swiss Alps for Snow Polo. They Got Slush Instead.
NYTimes - Environment -
Fri, 02/02/2024 - 22:02
In St. Moritz, a ski resort town that revolves around winter tourism, high temperatures made full matches impossible and raised concerns about the future.
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Coastal Cities Brace for Climate Change
NYTimes - Environment -
Fri, 02/02/2024 - 15:13
This week’s atmospheric rivers may only be the beginning.
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U.N. Climate Chief Warns Countries Against ‘Hiding Behind Loopholes’
NYTimes - Environment -
Fri, 02/02/2024 - 14:15
Simon Stiell used a speech in Azerbaijan to set expectations for global climate negotiations there this year.
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