Enviro.News
E.P.A. Waives Smog Rules on Summer Gasoline in Bid to Ease Prices
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 13:33
The moves will allow expanded sales of a higher-ethanol blend known as E15, which is often restricted in the summer.
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Ancient Grapes Reveal Long History of Modern Wines
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 12:52
Genetic material preserved in ancient grape seeds reveals when, and how, humans meddled with wine grapes.
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Maryland Supreme Court Strikes Down Local Climate Suit Against Big Oil
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 10:31
The decision represents a setback to other local governments around the country that have sued oil companies to recoup the mounting costs of climate change.
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Humans Had Dogs Before They Had Farming, Ancient DNA Confirms
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 10:00
New research pushes the first genetic evidence of dogs back by 5,000 years and suggests that hunter-gatherer groups may have acquired dogs from one another.
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How to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Collecting
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 09:52
From flying commercial to choosing reusable packing crates, art enthusiasts have many options to consider.
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BioFluff Is Producing a Faux Fur Made From Plants
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 03:01
BioFluff, a fashion-tech company based in Paris and New York, is producing a new alternative to animal pelts: one that’s made from plants, not plastics.
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As Northwest Flooding Worsens, Conflicting Interests Stymie Solutions
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 03/24/2026 - 13:57
Washington’s floods in December broke records set just four years before, but as farmers, tribes, fishermen and governments search for solutions, a quick fix, dredging, seems to stand in the way.
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Life at $4 a Gallon
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 03/24/2026 - 12:59
The war in Iran has sent gas prices soaring. Here’s what to know about how higher gas prices can change consumer behavior.
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U.N. Climate Report Finds Growing Energy Imbalance on Earth
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 03/24/2026 - 11:04
The continued burning of fossil fuels is locking heat in Earth’s atmosphere, oceans and land — instead of allowing it to reflect back into space, a new report finds.
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How Do You Measure Snow From Space? First, Climb a Mountain.
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 03/24/2026 - 11:03
A new satellite could transform how water is studied worldwide. But to help unlock its capabilities, scientists first needed to take critical measurements on a mountaintop.
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We’ve Been Underestimating Flying Foxes
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 03/24/2026 - 04:00
Australia used to incinerate the large fruit bats, but research suggests they bring hundreds of millions of dollars in benefits to the country’s economy.
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Trump Administration to Pay $1 Billion to Energy Giant to Cancel Wind Farms
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 03/23/2026 - 17:58
In exchange, the French company TotalEnergies would invest in oil and natural gas projects in Texas and elsewhere.
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For Western Oil Companies, War in Iran Means Bigger Profits, and Risks
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 03/23/2026 - 10:11
American and European oil and gas companies are expected to earn a lot more as prices surge but are worried about the future.
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Carbon Capture Technology Is Helping This Pub Make Beer
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 03/23/2026 - 09:30
A pub in California is pulling carbon dioxide from the air to carbonate pints. If the business model works, it could give the broader carbon-capture industry a boost.
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The Weather Is Getting Wilder, and Some See a Dire Signal in the Data
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 03/23/2026 - 09:27
Several of the Earth’s systems are changing faster than predicted as global temperatures rise, scientists say.
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Fearing Chaos of Climate Change, Some Seek Answers in Virtual Classroom
NYTimes - Environment -
Sun, 03/22/2026 - 09:52
A monthlong seminar offers lessons in how to anticipate and prepare for the mounting disruptions of global warming.
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After Cosmic Crisp, Scientists Unveil an Apple for the Climate Change Era
NYTimes - Environment -
Sat, 03/21/2026 - 11:09
Agronomists at Washington State University are unveiling a new apple, the Sunflare, which they say tastes as good as their Cosmic Crisp but can withstand unpredictable weather.
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What to Know About Electric Cars When Gas Prices Are Surging
NYTimes - Environment -
Sat, 03/21/2026 - 08:14
War in Iran has disrupted global oil supplies, which is prompting some car shoppers to look for ways to climb off “the gas-price roller coaster.”
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Hochul Moves to Delay and Alter Climate Law, Citing Energy Prices
NYTimes - Environment -
Fri, 03/20/2026 - 10:55
The proposal, currently being considered by the Legislature during budget talks, would put off regulations for enforcing the law until 2030.
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Lee Zeldin, E.P.A. Chief, to Headline Heartland Institute Forum
NYTimes - Environment -
Fri, 03/20/2026 - 09:48
Lee Zeldin, the agency administrator, will address a Heartland Institute forum in April. The organization says speakers will challenge the climate crisis “narrative.”
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