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- Cowboys Fringants Bassist Is Named Quebec’s Chief ScientistJérôme Dupras is a member of one of Quebec’s most popular folk rock bands. Now, as the province’s chief scientist, he will help shape its environmental destiny.
- Companies Rush to Close Daring Deals Under TrumpCompanies are seizing on what many say is perhaps the most favorable regulatory environment for businesses in years.
- Iran War Drives Oil Profits to Highest Levels in YearsThe world’s biggest oil companies are benefiting from the high commodity prices that have been a drag on the rest of the economy.
- What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar PanelsYou can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.
- Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. BackyardsTen U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
- The Iran War Just Put Another Key Oil Route at RiskAttacks in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war have led Saudi Arabia to rely on an alternative route for exporting oil. Our reporter Rebecca F. Elliott explains how that route is now threatened by the Houthis, a Yemeni militia supported by Iran.
- Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than ExpectedThe first U.S. attempt at reopening a shuttered reactor has been held back by run-down equipment and a lack of planning.
- The Flawed Environmental Case Against Data CentersOur animosity toward data centers is really more about our anxieties about A.I.
- Tankers Sail Through Red Sea Despite Houthi BlockadeDozens of ships continued to traverse the Red Sea this week, but with scattered disruption, uncertainty about the passage grows by the hour.
- After Stabbings, a Rise in Jewish Fears and Questions for MamdaniSome politicians said Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s criticism of Israel had created a dangerous environment. He pushed back, condemning the stabbings of two men on the Upper West Side and defending his statements.
- Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime PositionThe company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.
- See How Houthis Put the Red Sea at Risk as an Alternative Oil RouteSaudi Arabia has diverted huge amounts of oil to the Red Sea since the Iran war began, but now the Iranian-backed Houthi militants say that they intend to block that route.
- How to Keep the Air Inside Safe From Wildfire SmokeWildfire smoke can contaminate the air inside a home, but there are measures you can take to make your indoor environment safer.
- Australia to Put Environmental Brakes on A.I. Data CentersThe country will also seek to protect the rights of creators of work used to train artificial intelligence models, as it aims to impose parameters on the growing industry.
- New York to Enact Nation’s First Statewide Moratorium on Data CentersGov. Kathy Hochul will sign an executive order pausing the construction of the largest data centers for one year while the state assesses their effects on the environment and energy use.
- Trump Sharply Cuts the Size of Two National Monuments in UtahNative American tribes and environmental groups are expected to challenge the move to shrink the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
- Will Oil Prices Rise as the US-Iran Truce Frays? The Answer Lies With China.For decades, OPEC influenced the market by how much oil it produced. But China, the largest importer, is demonstrating its remarkable power over prices.
- It’s the Scent of Manure to Most, but ‘the Smell of Money’ to ThemThe Netherlands has been trying to figure out what to do with manure it can no longer use thanks to environmental rules. Volatile fertilizer costs may help.
- The Very Good and Very Bad News on ClimateAdvancements in renewable energy are paving the way for a new climate politics. The environmentalist Bill McKibben articulates some of the possibilities in this new era of energy abundance.
- Oil Market Calm Shattered by Fresh Hostilities Between US and IranOil prices are likely to remain volatile as long as the United States and Iran are unable to resolve the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Bill Frist Wants to Take Politics Out of Climate ChangeBill Frist, a surgeon who also served as Senate majority leader, has emerged as an outspoken advocate for environmental health. “A healthier planet means healthier people,” he said.
- Trump Pardons Violators of the Clean Air Act and a Major DonorThe president used his clemency power to further undermine environmental laws and to help a political supporter who pleaded guilty in a fraud involving Jack Abramoff.
- Watergate Today as a Blip of a Story? Vance Might Not Be Entirely Wrong.Nixon’s offenses were not a deep-state invention. But in the age of Donald Trump, and in a fractured media environment, voters have become more inured to political scandal.
- Oil Prices Return to Prewar Levels After Four MonthsThe cost of crude has become a real-time barometer of the Iran war’s toll on the global economy.
- California’s Plastic Law Goes to Court: Is It Too Strict or Too Lax?The sweeping legislation, fully enacted last month, has been challenged by Republican-led states. Environmental groups have their own complaints.
- Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power DemandTesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.
- U.S. Oil Is Skipping the Chance to Grab Market Share From the GulfU.S. oil production is expected to grow only modestly next year as companies hesitate to spend more in an uncertain market.
- Have You Bought a Tesla Recently? We Want to Hear From You.Tesla sales are rebounding in Europe even though many people have negative feelings about Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive. We want to know why.
- Average U.S. Gasoline Price Falls Below $4 for First Time in MonthsDrivers are enjoying some relief at the pump after the United States and Iran signed an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- D.O.J. Seeks to Halt Pollution Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s Data CenterThe department cited national security concerns, saying Elon Musk’s company had played a crucial role in the Iran war. It also argued it has the authority to stop environmental lawsuits brought by citizens.
- The World Is Draining Oil Reserves, Raising Pressure for a Peace DealThe amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
- The Iran War is Forcing Energy-Importing Countries to Turn InwardThe Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.
- Oil Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions BuildSome analysts said the main international oil price, which was up 6 percent on Monday, could climb much higher in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen.
- How NextEra Energy Wielded Political Power in FloridaNextEra, which is seeking to buy Dominion Energy, has often butted heads with consumer groups, residents and journalists in its home state.
- Greenpeace’s Long War With a Pipeline Titan Enters a Strange New PhaseThis month, a North Dakota court barred Greenpeace from saying what it wanted in a European court, an unusual move. The environmental group says it is forging ahead.
- G.D.P. Is a Flawed Measure of Prosperity. Alternatives Are On the Way.The United Nations has a new plan for weighing economic gains alongside health and environmental progress. But consensus is elusive.
- Tesla’s Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking IndustryCalifornia truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.
- Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric VehiclesA House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.
- As Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Sites, an Environmental Disaster UnfoldsAfter invading more than four years ago, Moscow has usually been the one causing ecological disaster. But Kyiv’s strikes, intended to cut into the Kremlin’s oil revenue, have flipped the script.
- Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil ShockAn analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.
- Can Some Very Tiny Particles Cool the Planet? One Tech Company Says Yes.Stardust Solutions says its tiny spheres can reflect the sun’s rays without harming people or the environment. Critics say private companies have no business altering Earth’s atmosphere.
- What to Know About the Federal Gas Tax Trump Wants to SuspendPresident Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it’s a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.
- Dean Buntrock, Maestro of Waste Management, Dies at 94Anticipating how the environmental movement would affect trash disposal in the United States, he built a 12-truck garbage company into a coast-to-coast behemoth.
