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Can the Labour Party Bring Back Britain’s Green Groove?
The new government, to be led by Labour, has pledged to fast-track a green energy transition. It will face big challenges.
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CreditYui Mok/PA Images, via Getty Images How Future Hurricanes Could Stress Power Grids of U.S. Cities
A new analysis shows increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes could cause more devastating interruptions to the power grid.
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CreditJohnny Milano for The New York Times A Ban on Elephant Hunting Has Collapsed. Or Maybe It Never Existed.
Five bulls from the area around a Kenyan wildlife reserve have been shot and killed in Tanzania in recent months. The countries have very different conservation strategies.
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CreditFredrik Lerneryd/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images ‘A Roller Coaster in a Carwash’: Why Scientists Are Flying Into Hurricane Beryl
Gathering data from directly inside the storm can help emergency managers prepare for what’s to come.
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As Solar Power Surges, U.S. Wind Is in Trouble
A 2022 climate law was expected to set off a boom in renewable energy. So far, that’s only come partly true.
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CreditThe New York Times The Vanishing Islands That Failed to Vanish
Low-lying tropical island nations were expected to be early victims of rising seas. But research tells a surprising story: Many islands are stable. Some have even grown.
By Raymond Zhong, Jason Gulley and
CreditJason Gulley for The New York Times A New Surge in Power Use Is Threatening U.S. Climate Goals
A boom in data centers and factories is straining electric grids and propping up fossil fuels.
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CreditThe New York Times Trash or Recycling? Why Plastic Keeps Us Guessing.
Did you know the “recycling” symbol doesn’t mean something is actually recyclable? Play our trashy garbage-sorting game, then read about why this is so tricky.
By Hiroko Tabuchi and
CreditRinee Shah Have Climate Questions? Get Answers Here.
What’s causing global warming? How can we fix it? This interactive F.A.Q. will tackle your climate questions big and small.
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Here’s how the end of the Chevron doctrine could affect climate regulation.
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CreditRobert King/Reuters Biden vs. Trump on Climate Policy
Ahead of the first presidential debate, we examined the climate stakes in this year’s election.
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CreditAmr Alfiky/The New York Times The Heat Crisis Is a Housing Crisis
A lack of affordable housing and high energy costs are making Americans more vulnerable to record-breaking heat, public health experts say.
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CreditRoss D. Franklin/Associated Press On-air meteorologists have become a target in the culture wars as they report on the effects of climate change.
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CreditCassandra Klos for The New York Times Why Longer Heat Waves Are So Dangerous
Researchers have found that longer-lasting heat waves can be deadlier and can pose unique health risks.
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What Do Bagged Chickens Have to Do With Sliced Cheese?
Both have gotten caught up in fights over plastic packaging. When Costco recently tried to trim its plastic use by selling rotisserie chickens in bags, some shoppers disapproved.
By Hiroko Tabuchi
As the E.V. Revolution Slows, Ferrari Enters the Race
Growth in electric vehicle sales has been slowing, but the Italian luxury carmaker is stepping up investment and setting ambitious targets.
By Bernhard Warner
Inside the Factory Turning Trash Into Olympic Podiums
To help make the Olympic Games in Paris greener, Le Pavé, a manufacturing start-up, is making podiums and stadium seating out of recycled plastic.
By Liz Alderman
Some Californians Found Dream Homes Inland. But It Sure Is Hot There.
Residents moved to Mountain House, Calif., to escape soaring housing costs near the coast. Now, they just have to survive the searing summer heat.
By Jonathan Wolfe and Mike Kai Chen
G.M. Sold Millions of Cars That Were More Polluting Than Allowed, E.P.A. Says
The agency reached a settlement with the automaker over the sales of SUVs and pickups that emitted excess planet-warming carbon dioxide.
By Coral Davenport
New Jersey Is One of America’s Fastest-Warming States, Data Shows
Global warming is hitting the entire Northeast particularly hard, according to figures provided by Climate Central, a nonprofit group.
By Hilary Howard
Study Finds Alaskan Ice Field Melting at an ‘Incredibly Worrying’ Pace
The speed of decline in the Juneau Ice Field, an expanse of 1,050 interconnected glaciers, has doubled in recent decades, scientists discovered.
By Raymond Zhong
Elon Musk’s Politics May Be Pushing Some Buyers Away From Tesla
The Tesla chief executive’s polarizing statements have alienated some potential customers and may be partly responsible for a recent slump in sales.
By Jack Ewing
Biden Calls Climate Denial ‘Dumb,’ Announces New Heat Protections for Workers
The proposed regulation comes as California and Oregon brace for a punishing heat wave.
By Lisa Friedman and Noah Weiland
And the Winner Is … the Slowest!
Cargo ships off California are reducing speeds as part of an unusual race designed to protect some very large local residents.
By Cara Buckley
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