Energy and Environment

How a Crisis for Vultures Led to a Human Disaster: Half a Million Deaths
The birds were accidentally poisoned in India. New research on what happened next shows how wildlife collapse can be deadly for people.
By Catrin Einhorn
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Electric Cars Help the Climate. But Are They Good Value?
They can be, but it depends on your driving habits. We break it down for you.
By Jack Ewing
Can Fees on Polluting Cars Clean the Air? London Has New Evidence.
The city’s expanded low-emissions zone, which was politically fraught, has cut emissions that contribute to health problems like asthma, new numbers show.
By Somini Sengupta
Bats Already Had Problems. Now, Add Taxidermy Listings on Etsy and eBay.
Online sales appear to be compounding threats from climate change and habitat loss, according to new research.
By Rachel Nuwer
The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.
The government said it would phase out its purchases of single-use plastics, a significant step because it is the biggest buyer of consumer goods in the world.
By Hiroko Tabuchi
A Giant Offshore Wind Turbine Blade Breaks, Prompting Beach Closures
It’s unclear why a blade from one of the Vineyard Wind turbines broke into pieces, which are washing up on Nantucket beaches.
By Brad Plumer
Fact-Checking the Republican National Convention on Energy Claims
Several speakers focused on the sharp rise in gas and electricity prices under President Biden. We scrutinized their statements.
By Brad Plumer and Lisa Friedman
What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for the Environment
If Donald Trump returns to the White House, he would likely face fewer legal and bureaucratic obstacles to dramatically remake the E.P.A.
By Brad Plumer and Lisa Friedman
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Why Is the Oil Industry Booming?
High prices and growing demand have helped U.S. oil producers take in record profits despite global efforts to spur greater use of renewable energy and electric cars.
By Rebecca F. Elliott and Desiree Rios
J.D. Vance Is an Oil Booster and Doubter of Human-Caused Climate Change
He once said society had a climate problem but changed his position sharply while seeking Donald Trump’s endorsement in his Senate race.
By Lisa Friedman