Coal Miners With Black Lung Say They Are ‘Cast Aside to Die’ Under Trump
President Trump has been a cheerleader for coal miners. But these miners say his administration is failing to enforce limits on a lethal workplace hazard.
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I.U.C.N. Updates Its Red List on the Global Status of Wildlife
Sea turtles are making a surprising comeback, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The news was not so good for Arctic seals.
He Studied How Emissions Are Heating Up U.S. Cities
“Fundamentally, we were trying to learn about these systems to prevent people from dying unnecessarily from heat,” said Kevin Gurney, an atmospheric scientist.
Trump’s Energy Cuts Punished Mostly Blue States. Red States Might Be Next.
As New York and other states tally the damage, a leaked document suggests more Energy Department cuts may be coming.
U.S. Research Focus in the Arctic Shifts: Less Climate, More Security
The Trump administration is emphasizing defense concerns instead of climate research in the rapidly warming Arctic region.
Costly and Deadly Wildfires Really Are on the Rise, New Research Finds
The past decade in particular has seen an uptick in devastating blazes linked to climate change, according to the study.
Energy Dept. Cancels $7.5 Billion for Hundreds of Projects, Mostly in Blue States
The cuts largely affect Democratic-led states as the two parties fight over the shutdown of the federal government.
Jane Goodall’s Thoughts for a Reporter: ‘Hope Isn’t Just Wishful Thinking’
A Times correspondent who interviewed Dr. Goodall recalled their conversations about the state of the planet.
Pope Leo Calls for Unity on Climate at a Divided Moment
The pope invoked his predecessor, Francis, for whom the environment was a core issue, but stopped short of criticizing world leaders dismissive of climate change.
Trump Administration Moves to Relax Rules on Hydrofluorocarbons
The E.P.A. plan would allow grocery stores, air-conditioning manufacturers and others to phase out hydrofluorocarbons in cooling equipment more slowly.