Enviro.News
The ‘Gates to Hell’ Are Dimming. That May Not Be a Good Thing.
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 05/04/2026 - 10:29
A flaming crater of gas has burned in Turkmenistan for decades. Satellite imagery suggests that the fires are decreasing, but the environmental implications are unclear.
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A Strong El Niño May Be Coming. Global Warming Is Changing Its Effects.
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 05/04/2026 - 03:02
As the planet warms, past episodes of the natural weather phenomenon may no longer be a reliable guide of how the next one plays out.
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Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable
NYTimes - Environment -
Sun, 05/03/2026 - 13:24
The charging network is spotty, but it’s a small country.
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FEMA Disaster Aid is Flowing Slowly In Trump’s Second Term
NYTimes - Environment -
Sat, 05/02/2026 - 09:46
During President Trump’s second term, the disaster declarations that unlock money are taking longer than in the past. Blue states wait the longest and they hear ‘no’ more often.
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Smog in Phoenix and Salt Lake City? The E.P.A. Is Blaming Asia.
NYTimes - Environment -
Fri, 05/01/2026 - 07:56
The Trump administration says the cities shouldn’t be penalized for unhealthy air because pollution can blow in from abroad. Some experts say that’s preposterous.
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In Permissive Amsterdam, Ads for Fossil Fuels or Meat Are Now Verboden
NYTimes - Environment -
Fri, 05/01/2026 - 07:23
The Dutch city has outlawed advertising that promotes lifestyles linked to high carbon emissions, which is a driver of climate change. It’s a first for a world capital.
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Utility Bills Are Likely to Be Higher This Summer. Here’s What You Can Do.
NYTimes - Environment -
Fri, 05/01/2026 - 07:00
The average bill is forecast to rise 8.5 percent. There are simple ways to make sure you’re not overpaying, like getting your air-conditioning checked.
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After Prison, a Financial Titan Plots an Unlikely Comeback
NYTimes - Environment -
Fri, 05/01/2026 - 03:00
Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.
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FEMA Is Reversing Job Cuts Made Under Kristi Noem
NYTimes - Environment -
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 19:12
The agency said staff members who had been let go or placed on administrative leave were now needed to prepare for hurricanes and the World Cup.
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The World Met to Talk Climate Change. The U.S. Wasn’t Invited.
NYTimes - Environment -
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 13:56
Dozens of countries met this week to discuss how to end the world’s dependence on fossil fuels, a goal that the Trump administration doesn’t share.
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The Murky Ethics of Swimming With Killer Whales
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 15:10
Only two places in the world allow tourists to enter the water with the ocean’s apex predator. But the safety of both species is a growing concern.
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Almost All of Europe Was Abnormally Hot in 2025, Report Finds
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 14:53
The continent, which is warming faster than the global average, saw wildfires, floods and a sub-Arctic heat wave, the European State of the Climate report said.
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Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 07:35
The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.
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How to Build a Better Kind of Nuclear Power? This Side Hustle Might Help.
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 07:30
Zap Energy says its ultimate goal is safe, clean energy from fusion. To help get there, it’s starting to build fission reactors.
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He Defied the State to Fortify His Mansion. Now He Wants to Be Governor.
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 03:00
Rom Reddy has pushed to protect his beachfront mansion in South Carolina from what he calls “government overreach.” The fight, he said, inspired his political awakening.
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Global Deforestation Slows, W.R.I. Report Finds. But Wildfires Are Taking a Toll.
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 04/28/2026 - 22:01
In 2025, the world razed less forest than any other year in the last decade. The bad news: global warming is making wildfires more frequent and intense.
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The E.P.A.’s Lost Science
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 04/28/2026 - 15:02
The agency’s prestigious research office is being dismantled by the Trump administration, a plan to dam the Bering Strait and more climate news.
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The World Needs Natural Gas Now, but the U.S. Is Exporting All It Can
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 04/28/2026 - 06:09
Even the largest global supplier of liquefied natural gas can’t make up for the shortfall since the war in Iran cut off an important source.
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How the Trump Administration Ended Independent Science at E.P.A.
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 04/27/2026 - 20:01
The agency’s prestigious research office spent decades doing scientific work insulated from political pressure. Now it’s being dismantled.
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Trump Administration Will Pay to Cancel More Wind Farms
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 04/27/2026 - 16:37
In exchange, the companies will invest in oil and gas projects, echoing an earlier deal with the French energy giant TotalEnergies.
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