https://www.nytimes.com/section/climate en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:33:02 +0000 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:13:40 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com/section/climate https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/climate/democrats-climate-change-oil-gas.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/climate/democrats-climate-change-oil-gas.html As the midterm elections approach, many leading Democrats are rethinking their approach to climate change. Lisa Friedman and Brad Plumer Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:49:10 +0000 Democratic Party Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Alternative and Renewable Energy Global Warming Greenhouse Gas Emissions Midterm Elections (2026) Natural Gas Solar Energy Presidential Election of 2024 Pipelines Polls and Public Opinion Wind Power Drilling and Boring Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Republican Party House of Representatives Senate Biden, Joseph R Jr Markey, Edward J Trump, Donald J Whitehouse, Sheldon Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria United States Politics and Government Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images A talk on rising energy costs on Capitol Hill hosted by Democrats, from left, Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, in March. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/climate/el-nino-noaa.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/climate/el-nino-noaa.html The global weather pattern threatens to worsen floods and heat waves already intensifying due to climate change. But it may also mean fewer hurricanes. Chico Harlan Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:59:20 +0000 Global Warming National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration El Nino Southern Oscillation Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Charlie Riedel/Associated Press Drought-stressed wheat in a field in Kansas last month. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/climate/indonesia-floods-organgutans.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/climate/indonesia-floods-organgutans.html More than 5 percent of the species is estimated to have been lost when a climate-fueled storm unleashed torrents of water, mud and debris. Catrin Einhorn Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:48:13 +0000 Monkeys and Apes Landslides and Mudslides Endangered and Extinct Species Floods Indonesia Conservation of Resources Forests and Forestry Current Biology (Journal) Orangutans https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/world/asia/pakistan-heat-wave.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/world/asia/pakistan-heat-wave.html Every season brings a new struggle for people in Dadu District, Pakistan, an area prone to sandstorms, drought and flooding. Zia ur-Rehman and Asim Hafeez Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:46:07 +0000 vis-photo Global Warming Dadu (Pakistan) Drought Agriculture and Farming internal-open-access-from-nl Asim Hafeez for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/science/world-cup-grass-pitch.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/science/world-cup-grass-pitch.html Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies. Alan Burdick Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:32:31 +0000 Soccer Grass Stadiums and Arenas World Cup 2026 (Soccer) International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Athletics and Sports University of Tennessee Michigan State University United States Tennessee https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/judge-national-parks-trump.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/judge-national-parks-trump.html The ruling accused the Trump administration of engaging in censorship by taking down materials at parks across the country. Maxine Joselow Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:06:15 +0000 National Parks, Monuments and Seashores Signs and Signage Censorship Decisions and Verdicts Federal Courts (US) Kelley, Angel (1967- ) Executive Orders and Memorandums Suits and Litigation (Civil) Slavery (Historical) National Park Service United States Politics and Government Trump, Donald J Hannah Beier for The New York Times An outdoor exhibit on slavery at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, seen last year, was taken down in January. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/weather/portland-seattle-heat-wave.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/weather/portland-seattle-heat-wave.html Portland could climb near 100 degrees this weekend, forecasters said. Little relief is expected until next week. Erin McCann Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:50:55 +0000 Heat and Heat Waves Global Warming Oregon Pacific Northwestern States (US) Portland (Ore) Seattle (Wash) Washington (State) Jenny Kane/Associated Press Many homes in the Pacific Northwest lack air-conditioning. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/climate/wind-power-lawsuit-pentagon-trump.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/climate/wind-power-lawsuit-pentagon-trump.html More than 100 planned wind farms in 21 states are now stalled indefinitely as the Pentagon delays military reviews once seen as routine. Brad Plumer Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:42:12 +0000 Wind Power United States Defense and Military Forces Alternative and Renewable Energy United States Politics and Government Suits and Litigation (Civil) Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Federal Courts (US) Federal Lands Windmills Defense Department Federal Aviation Administration Interior Department Trump, Donald J Atlantic Ocean United States Brandon Thibodeaux for The New York Times The freeze affects 41 wind projects in Texas, which produces more wind power than any other state in the U.S., as well as projects in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/business/energy-environment/iran-war-oil-reserves.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/business/energy-environment/iran-war-oil-reserves.html The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. Rebecca F. Elliott and Lazaro Gamio Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:28:47 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Stockpiling Commodities United States Politics and Government Inflation (Economics) Shortages International Trade and World Market Strategic Petroleum Reserve (US) Production Trump, Donald J Iran Strait of Hormuz Israel United States Persian Gulf Europe China internal-open-access-from-nl The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/science/lost-science-ai-weather-forecasting.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/science/lost-science-ai-weather-forecasting.html Amy McGovern was the director of an A.I. institute dedicated to weather forecasting — until the National Science Foundation ended its funding. Sachi Kitajima Mulkey Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:04 +0000 Weather Global Warming Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Federal Aid (US) National Science Foundation Disasters and Emergencies United States Brett Deering for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/climate/democrats-climate-change.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/climate/democrats-climate-change.html A big new milestone for solar power, a shift in Democratic messaging and more climate news. David Gelles Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:28:09 +0000 Democratic Party Global Warming Greenhouse Gas Emissions Alternative and Renewable Energy Solar Energy United States Politics and Government Electric Light and Power Coal Tim Gruber for The New York Times Solar power supplied 12.8 percent of U.S. electricity in May, edging out coal, which supplied just 12.2 percent. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/science/ecology-mycorrhizal-fungus.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/science/ecology-mycorrhizal-fungus.html With machine learning and a high-resolution imaging robot, scientists measured and mapped the extent of Earth’s carbon circulatory system. Emily Anthes Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:34:15 +0000 your-feed-science Fungi Soil Conservation of Resources Flowers and Plants Agriculture and Farming Artificial Intelligence Forests and Forestry Free University Science (Journal) University of Amsterdam Kiers, Toby Everglades (Fla) South Sudan Tibet https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/climate/world-cup-heat.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/climate/world-cup-heat.html Many of the tournament’s host cities risk hitting dangerous heat levels this year, raising questions about the safety of players and fans. Quinn Glabicki Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:11:45 +0000 World Cup 2026 (Soccer) Heat and Heat Waves Global Warming Heatstroke International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Soccer internal-open-access-from-nl Paul Ellis/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Thiago Santos, a player with Brazil’s Fluminense team, during a cooling break at a match in New Jersey last July. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/weather/chicago-new-york-northeast-storms-minnesota.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/weather/chicago-new-york-northeast-storms-minnesota.html For the second day in a row, Chicago is in the bull’s-eye of the areas facing severe weather on Thursday, but the storm forecast is widespread. Judson Jones Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:44:49 +0000 Global Warming Drought Heat and Heat Waves Weather Tornadoes Wind Floods Baltimore (Md) Chicago (Ill) New England States (US) United States The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/arts/design/nevada-museum-of-art-reno.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/arts/design/nevada-museum-of-art-reno.html At the Nevada Museum of Art, five examples of artist-activists shining a light on the Great Basin Desert and beyond. Jonathan Griffin Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:58:50 +0000 Art Museums Indigenous People Global Warming Nevada Museum of Art Into the Time Horizon (Exhibit) Reno (Nev) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/business/lee-raymond-dead.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/business/lee-raymond-dead.html He oversaw Exxon’s acquisition of a rival, cut costs relentlessly and denied the scientific consensus on climate change. James R. Hagerty Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:49:18 +0000 Raymond, Lee R (1938- ) Deaths (Obituaries) Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Global Warming Exxon Mobil Corp Donna McWilliam/Associated Press Lee Raymond, the chairman and chief executive of Exxon Mobil Corp., at a news conference in 2005. A former high school debating champion, he was known for making withering remarks to those who challenged him. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/weather/heat-wave-us.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/weather/heat-wave-us.html Soupy, hot weather will settle into the Northeast on Thursday and Friday, bringing with it the threat of dangerous storms. Judson Jones Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:15:57 +0000 Heatstroke Weather Heat and Heat Waves Tornadoes Summer (Season) Major League Baseball Atlanta (Ga) East Coast (US) Northeastern States (US) Angelina Katsanis for The New York Times A security guard in New York cooling down during a hot day last summer. This week will bring the year’s first widespread dose of summerlike heat and humidity to the city. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/business/energy-environment/general-motors-storage-batteries-electric-vehicles.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/business/energy-environment/general-motors-storage-batteries-electric-vehicles.html The carmaker will follow Tesla in making components for large batteries used by electric utilities, data centers and other businesses to handle fluctuations in power supply and demand. Jack Ewing Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:29:08 +0000 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Batteries General Motors Barra, Mary T Innovation Electric Light and Power Factories and Manufacturing Data Centers Automobile Service and Charging Stations Rebecca Cook/Reuters The main active ingredient in the storage batteries that General Motors plans to produce is sodium, which is cheaper and easier to process than lithium. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/climate/data-center-bans.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/climate/data-center-bans.html What to know about the local backlash against the booming data center industry, the era of me-first energy and more climate news. Claire Brown Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:20:15 +0000 Data Centers Building (Construction) Politics and Government Global Warming Polls and Public Opinion Hochul, Kathleen C New York State Whitmer, Gretchen Michigan Mills, Janet T (1947- ) Maine Will Warasila for The New York Times Opposition to a data center in April in Broadview, Mont. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/business/energy-environment/iran-war-energy-oil.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/business/energy-environment/iran-war-energy-oil.html The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets. Rebecca F. Elliott Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:06:07 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) International Trade and World Market Politics and Government Alternative and Renewable Energy Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Natural Gas Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Nuclear Energy Nationalization of Industry Automobiles Electric Light and Power Solar Energy Shortages Stockpiling Strait of Hormuz Southeast Asia South America Philippines United States Belgium Europe Guyana Taiwan Russia Iran Jes Aznar for The New York Times The president of Solaric, a rooftop-solar installer based near Manila, said people were now seeing the technology as “a way to survive this new age.”